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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.54, 1,979.91 and 845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.54, 1,979.91 and 845.44 is: 1,166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.54 : 1,979.91 = 845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.54/1,979.91 = 845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.54x = 1,979.91 × 845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.54x = 1,673,895.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,895.11/1,434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.85

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