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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.60, 1,510.42 and 847.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.60, 1,510.42 and 847.90 is: 1,171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.60 : 1,510.42 = 847.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.60/1,510.42 = 847.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.60x = 1,510.42 × 847.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.60x = 1,280,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,685.12/1,093.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.07

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