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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.79, 2,045.36 and 843.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.79, 2,045.36 and 843.25 is: 1,265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.79 : 2,045.36 = 843.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.79/2,045.36 = 843.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.79x = 2,045.36 × 843.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.79x = 1,724,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,749.82/1,362.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.60

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