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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.85, 1,680.35 and 847.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.85, 1,680.35 and 847.61 is: 1,271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.85 : 1,680.35 = 847.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.85/1,680.35 = 847.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.85x = 1,680.35 × 847.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.85x = 1,424,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,281.46/1,119.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.85

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