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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.24, 1,898.94 and 845.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.24, 1,898.94 and 845.06 is: 1,166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.24 : 1,898.94 = 845.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.24/1,898.94 = 845.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.24x = 1,898.94 × 845.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.24x = 1,604,718.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,718.24/1,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.02

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