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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.68, 2,021.37 and 847.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.68, 2,021.37 and 847.37 is: 1,270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.68 : 2,021.37 = 847.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.68/2,021.37 = 847.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.68x = 2,021.37 × 847.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.68x = 1,712,848.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,848.30/1,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.96

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