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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.64, 1,892.30 and 847.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.64, 1,892.30 and 847.48 is: 1,169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.64 : 1,892.30 = 847.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.64/1,892.30 = 847.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.64x = 1,892.30 × 847.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.64x = 1,603,686.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,686.40/1,371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.17

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