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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.16, 1,414.54 and 846.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.16, 1,414.54 and 846.96 is: 1,167.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.16 : 1,414.54 = 846.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.16/1,414.54 = 846.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.16x = 1,414.54 × 846.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.16x = 1,198,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,058.80/1,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.52

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