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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.70, 1,266.63 and 827.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.70, 1,266.63 and 827.46 is: 1,239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.70 : 1,266.63 = 827.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.70/1,266.63 = 827.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.70x = 1,266.63 × 827.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.70x = 1,048,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,085.66/845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.31

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