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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.66, 1,711.04 and 846.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.66, 1,711.04 and 846.68 is: 1,168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.66 : 1,711.04 = 846.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.66/1,711.04 = 846.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.66x = 1,711.04 × 846.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.66x = 1,448,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,690.56/1,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.62

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