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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.71, 1,266.47 and 671.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.71, 1,266.47 and 671.48 is: 1,007.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.71 : 1,266.47 = 671.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.71/1,266.47 = 671.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.71x = 1,266.47 × 671.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.71x = 850,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,399.59/843.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.93

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