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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.52, 1,426.46 and 847.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.52, 1,426.46 and 847.41 is: 1,168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.52 : 1,426.46 = 847.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.52/1,426.46 = 847.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.52x = 1,426.46 × 847.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.52x = 1,208,792.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,792.23/1,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.46

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