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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.33, 1,382.56 and 847.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.33, 1,382.56 and 847.81 is: 1,168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.33 : 1,382.56 = 847.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.33/1,382.56 = 847.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.33x = 1,382.56 × 847.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.33x = 1,172,148.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,148.19/1,003.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.26

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