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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.73, 1,491.60 and 847.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.73, 1,491.60 and 847.45 is: 1,169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.73 : 1,491.60 = 847.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.73/1,491.60 = 847.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.73x = 1,491.60 × 847.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.73x = 1,264,056.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,056.28/1,080.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.63

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