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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.26, 1,597.27 and 847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.26, 1,597.27 and 847.26 is: 1,269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.26 : 1,597.27 = 847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.26/1,597.27 = 847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.26x = 1,597.27 × 847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.26x = 1,353,300.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,300.86/1,066.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.20

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