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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.92, 1,939.84 and 846.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.92, 1,939.84 and 846.24 is: 1,167.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.92 : 1,939.84 = 846.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.92/1,939.84 = 846.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.92x = 1,939.84 × 846.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.92x = 1,641,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,570.20/1,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.61

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