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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312, 1,810.74 and 846.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312, 1,810.74 and 846.16 is: 1,167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312 : 1,810.74 = 846.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312/1,810.74 = 846.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312x = 1,810.74 × 846.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312x = 1,532,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,175.76/1,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.82

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