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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.62, 1,854.69 and 846.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.62, 1,854.69 and 846.84 is: 1,168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.62 : 1,854.69 = 846.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.62/1,854.69 = 846.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.62x = 1,854.69 × 846.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.62x = 1,570,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,625.68/1,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.08

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