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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.98, 1,979.48 and 845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.98, 1,979.48 and 845.44 is: 1,166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.98 : 1,979.48 = 845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.98/1,979.48 = 845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.98x = 1,979.48 × 845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.98x = 1,673,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,531.57/1,434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.24

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