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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.16, 1,931.02 and 847.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.16, 1,931.02 and 847.16 is: 1,169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.16 : 1,931.02 = 847.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.16/1,931.02 = 847.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.16x = 1,931.02 × 847.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.16x = 1,635,882.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,882.90/1,399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.19

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