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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.63, 1,791.69 and 846.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.63, 1,791.69 and 846.96 is: 1,270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.63 : 1,791.69 = 846.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.63/1,791.69 = 846.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.63x = 1,791.69 × 846.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.63x = 1,517,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,489.76/1,194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.26

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