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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.96, 1,678.96 and 847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.96, 1,678.96 and 847.20 is: 1,268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.96 : 1,678.96 = 847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.96/1,678.96 = 847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.96x = 1,678.96 × 847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.96x = 1,422,414.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,414.91/1,120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.93

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