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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.06, 1,746.16 and 846.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.06, 1,746.16 and 846.02 is: 1,167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.06 : 1,746.16 = 846.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.06/1,746.16 = 846.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.06x = 1,746.16 × 846.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.06x = 1,477,286.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,286.28/1,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.76

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