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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.46, 1,854.60 and 846.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.46, 1,854.60 and 846.91 is: 1,168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.46 : 1,854.60 = 846.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.46/1,854.60 = 846.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.46x = 1,854.60 × 846.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.46x = 1,570,679.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,679.29/1,344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.26

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