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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.39, 1,702.77 and 846.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.39, 1,702.77 and 846.18 is: 1,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.39 : 1,702.77 = 846.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.39/1,702.77 = 846.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.39x = 1,702.77 × 846.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.39x = 1,440,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,849.92/1,137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.80

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