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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.46, 1,705.46 and 846.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.46, 1,705.46 and 846.65 is: 1,268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.46 : 1,705.46 = 846.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.46/1,705.46 = 846.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.46x = 1,705.46 × 846.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.46x = 1,443,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,927.74/1,138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.32

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