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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.32, 1,623.84 and 846.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.32, 1,623.84 and 846.18 is: 1,166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.32 : 1,623.84 = 846.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.32/1,623.84 = 846.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.32x = 1,623.84 × 846.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.32x = 1,374,060.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,060.93/1,178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.12

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