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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395, 2,090.88 and 847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395, 2,090.88 and 847.44 is: 1,270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395 : 2,090.88 = 847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395/2,090.88 = 847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395x = 2,090.88 × 847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395x = 1,771,895.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,895.35/1,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.18

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