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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.48, 2,001.84 and 847.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.48, 2,001.84 and 847.62 is: 1,270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.48 : 2,001.84 = 847.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.48/2,001.84 = 847.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.48x = 2,001.84 × 847.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.48x = 1,696,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,799.62/1,335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.55

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