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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.30, 1,938.99 and 845.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.30, 1,938.99 and 845.59 is: 1,166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.30 : 1,938.99 = 845.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.30/1,938.99 = 845.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.30x = 1,938.99 × 845.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.30x = 1,639,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,590.55/1,405.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.72

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