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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.44, 1,649.76 and 846.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.44, 1,649.76 and 846.24 is: 1,167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.44 : 1,649.76 = 846.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.44/1,649.76 = 846.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.44x = 1,649.76 × 846.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.44x = 1,396,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,092.90/1,195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.85

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