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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.14, 1,267.86 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.14, 1,267.86 and 267.88 is: 401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.14 : 1,267.86 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.14/1,267.86 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.14x = 1,267.86 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.14x = 339,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,634.34/845.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.87

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