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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.94, 1,901.59 and 847.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.94, 1,901.59 and 847.11 is: 1,169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.94 : 1,901.59 = 847.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.94/1,901.59 = 847.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.94x = 1,901.59 × 847.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.94x = 1,610,849.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,849.03/1,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.03

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