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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.45, 1,939.89 and 845.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.45, 1,939.89 and 845.95 is: 1,167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.45 : 1,939.89 = 845.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.45/1,939.89 = 845.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.45x = 1,939.89 × 845.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.45x = 1,641,049.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,049.95/1,405.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.63

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