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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846, 1,266.30 and 682.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846, 1,266.30 and 682.02 is: 1,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846 : 1,266.30 = 682.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846/1,266.30 = 682.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846x = 1,266.30 × 682.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846x = 863,641.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,641.93/846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.85

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