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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.62, 2,037.67 and 846.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.62, 2,037.67 and 846.71 is: 1,168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.62 : 2,037.67 = 846.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.62/2,037.67 = 846.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.62x = 2,037.67 × 846.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.62x = 1,725,321.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,321.40/1,476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.42

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