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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.88, 1,383.18 and 846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.88, 1,383.18 and 846.28 is: 1,269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.88 : 1,383.18 = 846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.88/1,383.18 = 846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.88x = 1,383.18 × 846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.88x = 1,170,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,557.57/921.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.75

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