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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.02, 1,980.27 and 845.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.02, 1,980.27 and 845.58 is: 1,166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.02 : 1,980.27 = 845.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.02/1,980.27 = 845.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.02x = 1,980.27 × 845.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.02x = 1,674,476.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,476.71/1,435.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.87

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