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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.33, 1,821.34 and 847.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.33, 1,821.34 and 847.92 is: 1,170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.33 : 1,821.34 = 847.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.33/1,821.34 = 847.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.33x = 1,821.34 × 847.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.33x = 1,544,350.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,350.61/1,319.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.56

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