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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846, 1,269.06 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846, 1,269.06 and 283.14 is: 424.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846 : 1,269.06 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846/1,269.06 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846x = 1,269.06 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846x = 359,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,321.65/846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.73

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