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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.81, 1,756.12 and 846.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.81, 1,756.12 and 846.86 is: 1,169.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.81 : 1,756.12 = 846.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.81/1,756.12 = 846.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.81x = 1,756.12 × 846.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.81x = 1,487,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,177.28/1,271.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.34

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