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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.68, 1,818.74 and 846.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.68, 1,818.74 and 846.57 is: 1,270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.68 : 1,818.74 = 846.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.68/1,818.74 = 846.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.68x = 1,818.74 × 846.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.68x = 1,539,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,690.72/1,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.71

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