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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.10, 1,410.65 and 846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.10, 1,410.65 and 846.30 is: 1,265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.10 : 1,410.65 = 846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.10/1,410.65 = 846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.10x = 1,410.65 × 846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.10x = 1,193,833.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,833.10/943.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.86

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