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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.31, 1,938.93 and 845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.31, 1,938.93 and 845.60 is: 1,166.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.31 : 1,938.93 = 845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.31/1,938.93 = 845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.31x = 1,938.93 × 845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.31x = 1,639,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,559.21/1,405.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.69

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