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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.76, 1,271.46 and 674.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.76, 1,271.46 and 674.58 is: 1,014.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.76 : 1,271.46 = 674.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.76/1,271.46 = 674.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.76x = 1,271.46 × 674.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.76x = 857,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,701.49/845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.12

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