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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.19, 1,980.24 and 845.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.19, 1,980.24 and 845.78 is: 1,166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.19 : 1,980.24 = 845.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.19/1,980.24 = 845.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.19x = 1,980.24 × 845.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.19x = 1,674,847.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,847.39/1,435.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.99

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