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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.44, 2,024.20 and 846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.44, 2,024.20 and 846 is: 1,166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.44 : 2,024.20 = 846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.44/2,024.20 = 846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.44x = 2,024.20 × 846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.44x = 1,712,473.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,473.20/1,467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.98

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