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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.26, 1,980.70 and 846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.26, 1,980.70 and 846.30 is: 1,167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.26 : 1,980.70 = 846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.26/1,980.70 = 846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.26x = 1,980.70 × 846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.26x = 1,676,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,266.41/1,435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.92

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