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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.68, 2,001.12 and 846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.68, 2,001.12 and 846.60 is: 1,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.68 : 2,001.12 = 846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.68/2,001.12 = 846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.68x = 2,001.12 × 846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.68x = 1,694,148.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,148.19/1,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.28

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