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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.02, 1,266.20 and 671.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.02, 1,266.20 and 671.24 is: 1,005.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.02 : 1,266.20 = 671.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.02/1,266.20 = 671.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.02x = 1,266.20 × 671.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.02x = 849,920.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,920.73/845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.80

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