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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.70, 1,263.63 and 845.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.70, 1,263.63 and 845.58 is: 1,168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.70 : 1,263.63 = 845.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.70/1,263.63 = 845.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.70x = 1,263.63 × 845.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.70x = 1,068,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,500.26/914.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.14

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