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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.68, 1,169.85 and 817.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.68, 1,169.85 and 817.11 is: 1,128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.68 : 1,169.85 = 817.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.68/1,169.85 = 817.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.68x = 1,169.85 × 817.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.68x = 955,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,896.13/846.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.99

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