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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.02, 1,938.09 and 845.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.02, 1,938.09 and 845.31 is: 1,166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.02 : 1,938.09 = 845.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.02/1,938.09 = 845.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.02x = 1,938.09 × 845.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.02x = 1,638,286.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,286.86/1,405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.02

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