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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.19, 2,035.85 and 845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.19, 2,035.85 and 845.80 is: 1,167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.19 : 2,035.85 = 845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.19/2,035.85 = 845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.19x = 2,035.85 × 845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.19x = 1,721,912.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,912.61/1,475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.25

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