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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.76, 2,001.82 and 847.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.76, 2,001.82 and 847.94 is: 1,270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.76 : 2,001.82 = 847.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.76/2,001.82 = 847.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.76x = 2,001.82 × 847.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.76x = 1,697,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,409.00/1,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.74

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