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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.37, 1,938.95 and 846.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.37, 1,938.95 and 846.05 is: 1,167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.37 : 1,938.95 = 846.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.37/1,938.95 = 846.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.37x = 1,938.95 × 846.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.37x = 1,640,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,434.72/1,405.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.27

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