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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.36, 1,811.76 and 847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.36, 1,811.76 and 847.52 is: 1,169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.36 : 1,811.76 = 847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.36/1,811.76 = 847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.36x = 1,811.76 × 847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.36x = 1,535,502.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,502.84/1,313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.14

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