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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.40, 1,340.34 and 846.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.40, 1,340.34 and 846.04 is: 1,166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.40 : 1,340.34 = 846.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.40/1,340.34 = 846.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.40x = 1,340.34 × 846.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.40x = 1,133,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,981.25/972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.17

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