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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.46, 1,266.51 and 672.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.46, 1,266.51 and 672.42 is: 1,007.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.46 : 1,266.51 = 672.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.46/1,266.51 = 672.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.46x = 1,266.51 × 672.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.46x = 851,626.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,626.65/845.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.29

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