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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.22, 1,636.83 and 847.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.22, 1,636.83 and 847.05 is: 1,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.22 : 1,636.83 = 847.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.22/1,636.83 = 847.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.22x = 1,636.83 × 847.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.22x = 1,386,476.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,476.85/1,091.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.58

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