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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.00, 1,894.98 and 847.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.00, 1,894.98 and 847.96 is: 1,271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.00 : 1,894.98 = 847.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.00/1,894.98 = 847.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.00x = 1,894.98 × 847.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.00x = 1,606,863.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,863.00/1,264.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.26

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