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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.96, 1,962.97 and 847.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.96, 1,962.97 and 847.94 is: 1,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.96 : 1,962.97 = 847.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.96/1,962.97 = 847.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.96x = 1,962.97 × 847.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.96x = 1,664,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,468.85/1,313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.76

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