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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.40, 1,855.56 and 846.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.40, 1,855.56 and 846.70 is: 1,168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.40 : 1,855.56 = 846.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.40/1,855.56 = 846.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.40x = 1,855.56 × 846.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.40x = 1,571,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,102.65/1,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.63

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