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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.54, 1,864.17 and 847.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.54, 1,864.17 and 847.54 is: 1,169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.54 : 1,864.17 = 847.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.54/1,864.17 = 847.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.54x = 1,864.17 × 847.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.54x = 1,579,958.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,958.64/1,351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.01

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