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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.55, 1,893.17 and 847.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.55, 1,893.17 and 847.67 is: 1,169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.55 : 1,893.17 = 847.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.55/1,893.17 = 847.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.55x = 1,893.17 × 847.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.55x = 1,604,776.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,776.07/1,372.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.20

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