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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.19, 1,399.82 and 846.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.19, 1,399.82 and 846.87 is: 1,170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.19 : 1,399.82 = 846.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.19/1,399.82 = 846.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.19x = 1,399.82 × 846.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.19x = 1,185,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,461.33/1,013.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.03

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