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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.12, 1,949.96 and 845.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.12, 1,949.96 and 845.96 is: 1,167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.12 : 1,949.96 = 845.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.12/1,949.96 = 845.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.12x = 1,949.96 × 845.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.12x = 1,649,574.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,574.18/1,413.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.33

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