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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.02, 1,427.61 and 846.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.02, 1,427.61 and 846.21 is: 1,169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.02 : 1,427.61 = 846.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.02/1,427.61 = 846.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.02x = 1,427.61 × 846.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.02x = 1,208,066.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,066.38/1,033.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.45

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