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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.90, 1,655.91 and 847.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.90, 1,655.91 and 847.14 is: 1,269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.90 : 1,655.91 = 847.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.90/1,655.91 = 847.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.90x = 1,655.91 × 847.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.90x = 1,402,787.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,787.60/1,104.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.61

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