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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.48, 1,820.22 and 847.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.48, 1,820.22 and 847.24 is: 1,270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.48 : 1,820.22 = 847.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.48/1,820.22 = 847.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.48x = 1,820.22 × 847.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.48x = 1,542,163.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,163.19/1,213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.86

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