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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.27, 1,820.31 and 847.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.27, 1,820.31 and 847.33 is: 1,168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.27 : 1,820.31 = 847.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.27/1,820.31 = 847.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.27x = 1,820.31 × 847.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.27x = 1,542,394.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,394.17/1,320.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.25

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