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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.16, 1,483.26 and 845.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.16, 1,483.26 and 845.33 is: 1,262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.16 : 1,483.26 = 845.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.16/1,483.26 = 845.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.16x = 1,483.26 × 845.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.16x = 1,253,844.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,844.18/993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.48

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