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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.68, 1,654.58 and 846.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.68, 1,654.58 and 846.78 is: 1,167.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.68 : 1,654.58 = 846.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.68/1,654.58 = 846.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.68x = 1,654.58 × 846.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.68x = 1,401,065.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,065.25/1,199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.87

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