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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.85, 1,397.97 and 846.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.85, 1,397.97 and 846.78 is: 1,168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.85 : 1,397.97 = 846.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.85/1,397.97 = 846.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.85x = 1,397.97 × 846.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.85x = 1,183,772.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,772.92/1,012.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.75

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