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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.54, 1,454.66 and 845.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.54, 1,454.66 and 845.55 is: 1,269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.54 : 1,454.66 = 845.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.54/1,454.66 = 845.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.54x = 1,454.66 × 845.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.54x = 1,229,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,983.54/968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.94

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