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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.70, 1,450.05 and 845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.70, 1,450.05 and 845.20 is: 1,267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.70 : 1,450.05 = 845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.70/1,450.05 = 845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.70x = 1,450.05 × 845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.70x = 1,225,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,582.26/966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.80

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