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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.34, 2,035.94 and 845.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.34, 2,035.94 and 845.83 is: 1,167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.34 : 2,035.94 = 845.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.34/2,035.94 = 845.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.34x = 2,035.94 × 845.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.34x = 1,722,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,059.13/1,475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.23

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