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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.71, 1,682.19 and 847.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.71, 1,682.19 and 847.29 is: 1,168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.71 : 1,682.19 = 847.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.71/1,682.19 = 847.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.71x = 1,682.19 × 847.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.71x = 1,425,302.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,302.77/1,219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.56

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