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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.90, 1,999.85 and 846.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.90, 1,999.85 and 846.92 is: 1,268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.90 : 1,999.85 = 846.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.90/1,999.85 = 846.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.90x = 1,999.85 × 846.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.90x = 1,693,713.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,713.73/1,334.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.79

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