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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.94, 1,817.90 and 847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.94, 1,817.90 and 847.44 is: 1,271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.94 : 1,817.90 = 847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.94/1,817.90 = 847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.94x = 1,817.90 × 847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.94x = 1,540,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,561.18/1,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.15

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