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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.37, 1,792.80 and 847.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.37, 1,792.80 and 847.55 is: 1,273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.37 : 1,792.80 = 847.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.37/1,792.80 = 847.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.37x = 1,792.80 × 847.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.37x = 1,519,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,478.68/1,193.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.27

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