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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.67, 1,646.83 and 839.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.67, 1,646.83 and 839.49 is: 1,157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.67 : 1,646.83 = 839.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.67/1,646.83 = 839.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.67x = 1,646.83 × 839.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.67x = 1,382,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,497.32/1,194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.22

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