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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.94, 1,348.65 and 846.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.94, 1,348.65 and 846.18 is: 1,166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.94 : 1,348.65 = 846.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.94/1,348.65 = 846.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.94x = 1,348.65 × 846.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.94x = 1,141,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,200.66/977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.94

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