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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.96, 1,426.92 and 847.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.96, 1,426.92 and 847.76 is: 1,168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.96 : 1,426.92 = 847.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.96/1,426.92 = 847.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.96x = 1,426.92 × 847.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.96x = 1,209,685.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,685.70/1,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.82

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