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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.70, 1,545.48 and 846.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.70, 1,545.48 and 846.45 is: 1,271.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.70 : 1,545.48 = 846.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.70/1,545.48 = 846.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.70x = 1,545.48 × 846.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.70x = 1,308,171.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,171.55/1,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.67

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