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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.89, 1,865.43 and 847.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.89, 1,865.43 and 847.67 is: 1,169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.89 : 1,865.43 = 847.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.89/1,865.43 = 847.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.89x = 1,865.43 × 847.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.89x = 1,581,259.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,259.72/1,351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.67

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