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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.30, 2,061.45 and 847.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.30, 2,061.45 and 847.59 is: 1,269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.30 : 2,061.45 = 847.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.30/2,061.45 = 847.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.30x = 2,061.45 × 847.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.30x = 1,747,264.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,264.41/1,376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.54

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