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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.47, 1,183.57 and 846.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.47, 1,183.57 and 846.86 is: 1,167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.47 : 1,183.57 = 846.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.47/1,183.57 = 846.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.47x = 1,183.57 × 846.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.47x = 1,002,316.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,316.01/858.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.56

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