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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.10, 1,267.83 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.10, 1,267.83 and 260.07 is: 390.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.10 : 1,267.83 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.10/1,267.83 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.10x = 1,267.83 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.10x = 329,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,724.55/845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.16

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