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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.46, 1,646.31 and 839.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.46, 1,646.31 and 839.23 is: 1,157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.46 : 1,646.31 = 839.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.46/1,646.31 = 839.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.46x = 1,646.31 × 839.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.46x = 1,381,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,632.74/1,193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.67

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