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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.32, 1,980.11 and 845.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.32, 1,980.11 and 845.71 is: 1,166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.32 : 1,980.11 = 845.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.32/1,980.11 = 845.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.32x = 1,980.11 × 845.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.32x = 1,674,595.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,595.99/1,435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.71

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