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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.30, 1,627.46 and 847.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.30, 1,627.46 and 847.66 is: 1,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.30 : 1,627.46 = 847.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.30/1,627.46 = 847.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.30x = 1,627.46 × 847.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.30x = 1,379,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,532.74/1,180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.80

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