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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.80, 1,509.95 and 846.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.80, 1,509.95 and 846.79 is: 1,167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.80 : 1,509.95 = 846.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.80/1,509.95 = 846.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.80x = 1,509.95 × 846.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.80x = 1,278,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,610.56/1,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.89

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