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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.16, 1,899.62 and 845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.16, 1,899.62 and 845.76 is: 1,166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.16 : 1,899.62 = 845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.16/1,899.62 = 845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.16x = 1,899.62 × 845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.16x = 1,606,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,622.61/1,377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.62

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