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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.68, 1,791.76 and 847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.68, 1,791.76 and 847.04 is: 1,270.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.68 : 1,791.76 = 847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.68/1,791.76 = 847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.68x = 1,791.76 × 847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.68x = 1,517,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,692.39/1,194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.38

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