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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.22, 1,270.71 and 674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.22, 1,270.71 and 674.04 is: 1,013.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.22 : 1,270.71 = 674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.22/1,270.71 = 674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.22x = 1,270.71 × 674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.22x = 856,509.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,509.37/845.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.36

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