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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.64, 1,730.82 and 847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.64, 1,730.82 and 847.80 is: 1,270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.64 : 1,730.82 = 847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.64/1,730.82 = 847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.64x = 1,730.82 × 847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.64x = 1,467,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,389.20/1,154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.86

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