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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.40, 1,980.79 and 845.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.40, 1,980.79 and 845.97 is: 1,167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.40 : 1,980.79 = 845.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.40/1,980.79 = 845.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.40x = 1,980.79 × 845.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.40x = 1,675,688.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,688.92/1,435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.40

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