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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.10, 1,980.61 and 845.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.10, 1,980.61 and 845.63 is: 1,167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.10 : 1,980.61 = 845.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.10/1,980.61 = 845.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.10x = 1,980.61 × 845.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.10x = 1,674,851.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,851.22/1,435.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.06

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