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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.92, 1,529.37 and 847.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.92, 1,529.37 and 847.02 is: 1,168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.92 : 1,529.37 = 847.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.92/1,529.37 = 847.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.92x = 1,529.37 × 847.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.92x = 1,295,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,406.98/1,108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.17

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