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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.48, 2,051.98 and 847.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.48, 2,051.98 and 847.77 is: 1,272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.48 : 2,051.98 = 847.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.48/2,051.98 = 847.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.48x = 2,051.98 × 847.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.48x = 1,739,607.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,607.08/1,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.13

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