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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.66, 1,509.87 and 845.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.66, 1,509.87 and 845.66 is: 1,267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.66 : 1,509.87 = 845.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.66/1,509.87 = 845.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.66x = 1,509.87 × 845.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.66x = 1,276,843.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,843.61/1,007.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.13

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