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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.25, 1,940.18 and 846.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.25, 1,940.18 and 846.90 is: 1,168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.25 : 1,940.18 = 846.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.25/1,940.18 = 846.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.25x = 1,940.18 × 846.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.25x = 1,643,134.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,134.21/1,406.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.45

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