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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.68, 2,911.48 and 845.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.68, 2,911.48 and 845.35 is: 1,268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.68 : 2,911.48 = 845.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.68/2,911.48 = 845.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.68x = 2,911.48 × 845.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.68x = 2,461,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,226.60/1,940.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.23

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