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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.92, 1,423.10 and 846.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.92, 1,423.10 and 846.42 is: 1,166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.92 : 1,423.10 = 846.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.92/1,423.10 = 846.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.92x = 1,423.10 × 846.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.92x = 1,204,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,540.30/1,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.15

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