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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.06, 1,342.53 and 845.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.06, 1,342.53 and 845.46 is: 1,164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.06 : 1,342.53 = 845.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.06/1,342.53 = 845.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.06x = 1,342.53 × 845.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.06x = 1,135,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,055.41/975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.09

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