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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.68, 2,092.46 and 847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.68, 2,092.46 and 847.72 is: 1,270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.68 : 2,092.46 = 847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.68/2,092.46 = 847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.68x = 2,092.46 × 847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.68x = 1,773,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,820.19/1,395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.94

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