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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.33, 1,854.48 and 846.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.33, 1,854.48 and 846.47 is: 1,168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.33 : 1,854.48 = 846.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.33/1,854.48 = 846.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.33x = 1,854.48 × 846.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.33x = 1,569,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,757.45/1,343.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.56

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