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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.94, 1,511.40 and 847.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.94, 1,511.40 and 847.90 is: 1,169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.94 : 1,511.40 = 847.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.94/1,511.40 = 847.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.94x = 1,511.40 × 847.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.94x = 1,281,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,516.06/1,095.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.33

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