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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.84, 1,854.74 and 846.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.84, 1,854.74 and 846.14 is: 1,167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.84 : 1,854.74 = 846.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.84/1,854.74 = 846.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.84x = 1,854.74 × 846.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.84x = 1,569,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,362.55/1,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.82

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