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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.52, 1,761.21 and 847.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.52, 1,761.21 and 847.14 is: 1,275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.52 : 1,761.21 = 847.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.52/1,761.21 = 847.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.52x = 1,761.21 × 847.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.52x = 1,491,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,991.44/1,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.73

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