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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.24, 2,047.43 and 845.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.24, 2,047.43 and 845.09 is: 1,265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.24 : 2,047.43 = 845.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.24/2,047.43 = 845.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.24x = 2,047.43 × 845.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.24x = 1,730,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,258.39/1,367.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.52

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