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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.17, 1,980.44 and 845.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.17, 1,980.44 and 845.58 is: 1,166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.17 : 1,980.44 = 845.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.17/1,980.44 = 845.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.17x = 1,980.44 × 845.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.17x = 1,674,616.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,616.23/1,435.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.84

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