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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.77, 1,939.34 and 845.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.77, 1,939.34 and 845.92 is: 1,167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.77 : 1,939.34 = 845.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.77/1,939.34 = 845.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.77x = 1,939.34 × 845.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.77x = 1,640,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,525.58/1,405.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.00

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