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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.38, 1,938.74 and 845.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.38, 1,938.74 and 845.78 is: 1,166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.38 : 1,938.74 = 845.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.38/1,938.74 = 845.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.38x = 1,938.74 × 845.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.38x = 1,639,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,733.59/1,405.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.75

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