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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.89, 1,613.43 and 847.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.89, 1,613.43 and 847.47 is: 1,270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.89 : 1,613.43 = 847.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.89/1,613.43 = 847.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.89x = 1,613.43 × 847.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.89x = 1,367,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,333.52/1,075.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.89

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