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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.90, 1,413.45 and 845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.90, 1,413.45 and 845.70 is: 1,267.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.90 : 1,413.45 = 845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.90/1,413.45 = 845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.90x = 1,413.45 × 845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.90x = 1,195,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,354.67/942.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.74

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