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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.82, 1,563.38 and 847.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.82, 1,563.38 and 847.34 is: 1,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.82 : 1,563.38 = 847.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.82/1,563.38 = 847.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.82x = 1,563.38 × 847.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.82x = 1,324,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,704.62/1,042.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.30

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