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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.63, 1,938.48 and 845.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.63, 1,938.48 and 845.10 is: 1,166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.63 : 1,938.48 = 845.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.63/1,938.48 = 845.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.63x = 1,938.48 × 845.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.63x = 1,638,209.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,209.45/1,404.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.29

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