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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.23, 1,981.67 and 846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.23, 1,981.67 and 846.80 is: 1,168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.23 : 1,981.67 = 846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.23/1,981.67 = 846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.23x = 1,981.67 × 846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.23x = 1,678,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,082.59/1,436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.39

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