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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.14, 1,349.24 and 846.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.14, 1,349.24 and 846.92 is: 1,168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.14 : 1,349.24 = 846.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.14/1,349.24 = 846.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.14x = 1,349.24 × 846.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.14x = 1,142,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,698.34/978.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.24

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