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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.70, 1,777.95 and 847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.70, 1,777.95 and 847.44 is: 1,168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.70 : 1,777.95 = 847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.70/1,777.95 = 847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.70x = 1,777.95 × 847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.70x = 1,506,705.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,705.95/1,289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.26

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