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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.82, 1,765.53 and 847.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.82, 1,765.53 and 847.73 is: 1,269.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.82 : 1,765.53 = 847.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.82/1,765.53 = 847.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.82x = 1,765.53 × 847.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.82x = 1,496,697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,697.16/1,178.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.66

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