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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.91, 1,513.25 and 847.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.91, 1,513.25 and 847.91 is: 1,270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.91 : 1,513.25 = 847.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.91/1,513.25 = 847.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.91x = 1,513.25 × 847.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.91x = 1,283,102.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,102.53/1,009.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.51

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