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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.28, 1,707.87 and 846.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.28, 1,707.87 and 846.45 is: 1,268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.28 : 1,707.87 = 846.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.28/1,707.87 = 846.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.28x = 1,707.87 × 846.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.28x = 1,445,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,626.56/1,139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.89

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