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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.74, 1,681.53 and 846.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.74, 1,681.53 and 846.08 is: 1,166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.74 : 1,681.53 = 846.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.74/1,681.53 = 846.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.74x = 1,681.53 × 846.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.74x = 1,422,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,700.49/1,219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.40

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