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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.76, 1,529.84 and 847.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.76, 1,529.84 and 847.36 is: 1,168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.76 : 1,529.84 = 847.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.76/1,529.84 = 847.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.76x = 1,529.84 × 847.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.76x = 1,296,325.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,325.22/1,109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.11

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