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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.51, 1,337.32 and 845.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.51, 1,337.32 and 845.47 is: 1,166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.51 : 1,337.32 = 845.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.51/1,337.32 = 845.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.51x = 1,337.32 × 845.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.51x = 1,130,666.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,666.67/969.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.22

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