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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.87, 1,681.47 and 846.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.87, 1,681.47 and 846.72 is: 1,168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.87 : 1,681.47 = 846.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.87/1,681.47 = 846.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.87x = 1,681.47 × 846.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.87x = 1,423,734.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,734.28/1,218.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.08

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