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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.45, 1,389.83 and 845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.45, 1,389.83 and 845.44 is: 1,266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.45 : 1,389.83 = 845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.45/1,389.83 = 845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.45x = 1,389.83 × 845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.45x = 1,175,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,010.17/927.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.93

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