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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.38, 1,854.77 and 846.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.38, 1,854.77 and 846.83 is: 1,168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.38 : 1,854.77 = 846.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.38/1,854.77 = 846.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.38x = 1,854.77 × 846.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.38x = 1,570,675.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,675.28/1,344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.33

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