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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.30, 1,830.45 and 847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.30, 1,830.45 and 847.70 is: 1,271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.30 : 1,830.45 = 847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.30/1,830.45 = 847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.30x = 1,830.45 × 847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.30x = 1,551,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,672.47/1,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.55

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