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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.28, 1,265.40 and 681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.28, 1,265.40 and 681.60 is: 1,020.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.28 : 1,265.40 = 681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.28/1,265.40 = 681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.28x = 1,265.40 × 681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.28x = 862,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,496.64/845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.37

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