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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.88, 1,314.12 and 845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.88, 1,314.12 and 845.72 is: 1,270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.88 : 1,314.12 = 845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.88/1,314.12 = 845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.88x = 1,314.12 × 845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.88x = 1,111,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,377.57/874.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.32

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