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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.88, 1,530.84 and 847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.88, 1,530.84 and 847.44 is: 1,168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.88 : 1,530.84 = 847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.88/1,530.84 = 847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.88x = 1,530.84 × 847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.88x = 1,297,295.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,295.05/1,109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.86

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