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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.48, 1,980.36 and 845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.48, 1,980.36 and 845.80 is: 1,166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.48 : 1,980.36 = 845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.48/1,980.36 = 845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.48x = 1,980.36 × 845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.48x = 1,674,988.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,988.49/1,435.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.85

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