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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.62, 1,938.47 and 845.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.62, 1,938.47 and 845.09 is: 1,166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.62 : 1,938.47 = 845.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.62/1,938.47 = 845.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.62x = 1,938.47 × 845.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.62x = 1,638,167.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,167.69/1,404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.28

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