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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.06, 1,892.75 and 847.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.06, 1,892.75 and 847.39 is: 1,169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.06 : 1,892.75 = 847.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.06/1,892.75 = 847.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.06x = 1,892.75 × 847.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.06x = 1,603,897.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,897.42/1,371.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.82

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