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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.16, 1,999.41 and 846.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.16, 1,999.41 and 846.34 is: 1,268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.16 : 1,999.41 = 846.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.16/1,999.41 = 846.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.16x = 1,999.41 × 846.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.16x = 1,692,180.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,180.66/1,334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.35

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