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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.46, 1,711.77 and 847.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.46, 1,711.77 and 847.58 is: 1,169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.46 : 1,711.77 = 847.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.46/1,711.77 = 847.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.46x = 1,711.77 × 847.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.46x = 1,450,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,862.02/1,240.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.62

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