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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.27, 1,999.58 and 847.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.27, 1,999.58 and 847.66 is: 1,270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.27 : 1,999.58 = 847.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.27/1,999.58 = 847.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.27x = 1,999.58 × 847.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.27x = 1,694,963.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,963.98/1,334.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.33

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