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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.36, 2,048.06 and 846.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.36, 2,048.06 and 846.87 is: 1,270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.36 : 2,048.06 = 846.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.36/2,048.06 = 846.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.36x = 2,048.06 × 846.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.36x = 1,734,440.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,440.57/1,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.32

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