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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.29, 1,991.61 and 845.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.29, 1,991.61 and 845.69 is: 1,166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.29 : 1,991.61 = 845.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.29/1,991.61 = 845.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.29x = 1,991.61 × 845.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.29x = 1,684,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,274.70/1,443.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.97

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