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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.90, 2,002.44 and 847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.90, 2,002.44 and 847.28 is: 1,270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.90 : 2,002.44 = 847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.90/2,002.44 = 847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.90x = 2,002.44 × 847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.90x = 1,696,627.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,627.36/1,334.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.98

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