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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.15, 1,858.23 and 847.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.15, 1,858.23 and 847.19 is: 1,271.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.15 : 1,858.23 = 847.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.15/1,858.23 = 847.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.15x = 1,858.23 × 847.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.15x = 1,574,264.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,264.58/1,238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.47

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