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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.13, 1,656.73 and 846.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.13, 1,656.73 and 846.34 is: 1,168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.13 : 1,656.73 = 846.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.13/1,656.73 = 846.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.13x = 1,656.73 × 846.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.13x = 1,402,146.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,146.47/1,200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.33

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