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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.40, 1,513.59 and 847.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.40, 1,513.59 and 847.16 is: 1,169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.40 : 1,513.59 = 847.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.40/1,513.59 = 847.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.40x = 1,513.59 × 847.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.40x = 1,282,247.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,247.84/1,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.50

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