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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.96, 1,855.31 and 847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.96, 1,855.31 and 847.40 is: 1,168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.96 : 1,855.31 = 847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.96/1,855.31 = 847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.96x = 1,855.31 × 847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.96x = 1,572,176.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,176.18/1,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.94

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