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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.32, 1,281.90 and 846.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.32, 1,281.90 and 846.14 is: 1,268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.32 : 1,281.90 = 846.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.32/1,281.90 = 846.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.32x = 1,281.90 × 846.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.32x = 1,084,666.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,666.87/855.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.14

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