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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.83, 1,646.80 and 839.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.83, 1,646.80 and 839.60 is: 1,158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.83 : 1,646.80 = 839.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.83/1,646.80 = 839.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.83x = 1,646.80 × 839.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.83x = 1,382,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,649.12/1,193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.16

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