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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.67, 1,657.17 and 846.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.67, 1,657.17 and 846.93 is: 1,268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.67 : 1,657.17 = 846.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.67/1,657.17 = 846.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.67x = 1,657.17 × 846.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.67x = 1,403,506.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,506.99/1,106.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.23

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