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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.03, 1,980.27 and 845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.03, 1,980.27 and 845.60 is: 1,166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.03 : 1,980.27 = 845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.03/1,980.27 = 845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.03x = 1,980.27 × 845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.03x = 1,674,506.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,506.41/1,435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.88

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