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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.40, 1,982.11 and 846.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.40, 1,982.11 and 846.85 is: 1,168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.40 : 1,982.11 = 846.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.40/1,982.11 = 846.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.40x = 1,982.11 × 846.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.40x = 1,678,549.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,549.85/1,436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.58

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