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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.57, 1,846.58 and 847.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.57, 1,846.58 and 847.53 is: 1,271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.57 : 1,846.58 = 847.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.57/1,846.58 = 847.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.57x = 1,846.58 × 847.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.57x = 1,565,027.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,027.71/1,230.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.79

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