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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.02, 1,938.57 and 845.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.02, 1,938.57 and 845.38 is: 1,166.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.02 : 1,938.57 = 845.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.02/1,938.57 = 845.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.02x = 1,938.57 × 845.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.02x = 1,638,828.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,828.31/1,405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.41

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