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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.36, 1,626.48 and 847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.36, 1,626.48 and 847.26 is: 1,168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.36 : 1,626.48 = 847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.36/1,626.48 = 847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.36x = 1,626.48 × 847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.36x = 1,378,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,051.44/1,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.47

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