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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.11, 1,683.21 and 847.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.11, 1,683.21 and 847.98 is: 1,169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.11 : 1,683.21 = 847.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.11/1,683.21 = 847.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.11x = 1,683.21 × 847.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.11x = 1,427,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,328.42/1,220.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.84

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