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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.77, 1,512.72 and 846.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.77, 1,512.72 and 846.53 is: 1,168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.77 : 1,512.72 = 846.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.77/1,512.72 = 846.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.77x = 1,512.72 × 846.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.77x = 1,280,562.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,562.86/1,095.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.64

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