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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.06, 2,828.60 and 845.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.06, 2,828.60 and 845.43 is: 1,268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.06 : 2,828.60 = 845.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.06/2,828.60 = 845.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.06x = 2,828.60 × 845.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.06x = 2,391,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,383.30/1,885.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.60

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