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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.58, 1,746.99 and 846.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.58, 1,746.99 and 846.73 is: 1,167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.58 : 1,746.99 = 846.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.58/1,746.99 = 846.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.58x = 1,746.99 × 846.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.58x = 1,479,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,228.84/1,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.89

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