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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.23, 1,949.91 and 846.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.23, 1,949.91 and 846.25 is: 1,167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.23 : 1,949.91 = 846.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.23/1,949.91 = 846.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.23x = 1,949.91 × 846.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.23x = 1,650,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,105.73/1,413.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.62

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