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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.17, 2,035.01 and 845.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.17, 2,035.01 and 845.41 is: 1,269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.17 : 2,035.01 = 845.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.17/2,035.01 = 845.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.17x = 2,035.01 × 845.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.17x = 1,720,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,413.58/1,355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.52

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