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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.45, 1,349.08 and 845.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.45, 1,349.08 and 845.43 is: 1,165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.45 : 1,349.08 = 845.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.45/1,349.08 = 845.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.45x = 1,349.08 × 845.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.45x = 1,140,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,552.70/978.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.67

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