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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.83, 1,273.88 and 744.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.83, 1,273.88 and 744.45 is: 1,121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.83 : 1,273.88 = 744.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.83/1,273.88 = 744.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.83x = 1,273.88 × 744.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.83x = 948,339.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,339.97/845.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.19

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