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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.26, 1,948.94 and 845.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.26, 1,948.94 and 845.66 is: 1,167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.26 : 1,948.94 = 845.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.26/1,948.94 = 845.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.26x = 1,948.94 × 845.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.26x = 1,648,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,140.60/1,412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.02

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