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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.56, 1,939.08 and 846.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.56, 1,939.08 and 846.03 is: 1,167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.56 : 1,939.08 = 846.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.56/1,939.08 = 846.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.56x = 1,939.08 × 846.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.56x = 1,640,519.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,519.85/1,405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.16

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