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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.11, 1,980.75 and 845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.11, 1,980.75 and 845.76 is: 1,167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.11 : 1,980.75 = 845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.11/1,980.75 = 845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.11x = 1,980.75 × 845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.11x = 1,675,239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,239.12/1,435.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.32

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