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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.47, 1,980.71 and 845.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.47, 1,980.71 and 845.92 is: 1,167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.47 : 1,980.71 = 845.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.47/1,980.71 = 845.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.47x = 1,980.71 × 845.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.47x = 1,675,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,520.45/1,435.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.23

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