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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.40, 1,267.03 and 735.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.40, 1,267.03 and 735.26 is: 1,101.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.40 : 1,267.03 = 735.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.40/1,267.03 = 735.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.40x = 1,267.03 × 735.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.40x = 931,594.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,594.05/845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.95

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