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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.38, 1,923.60 and 846.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.38, 1,923.60 and 846.42 is: 1,269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.38 : 1,923.60 = 846.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.38/1,923.60 = 846.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.38x = 1,923.60 × 846.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.38x = 1,628,173.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,173.51/1,282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.65

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