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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.54, 1,981.11 and 846.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.54, 1,981.11 and 846.13 is: 1,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.54 : 1,981.11 = 846.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.54/1,981.11 = 846.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.54x = 1,981.11 × 846.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.54x = 1,676,276.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,276.60/1,435.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.70

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