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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.12, 1,266.18 and 674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.12, 1,266.18 and 674.20 is: 1,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.12 : 1,266.18 = 674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.12/1,266.18 = 674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.12x = 1,266.18 × 674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.12x = 853,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,658.56/844.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.30

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