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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.48, 1,941.71 and 847.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.48, 1,941.71 and 847.07 is: 1,169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.48 : 1,941.71 = 847.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.48/1,941.71 = 847.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.48x = 1,941.71 × 847.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.48x = 1,644,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,764.29/1,406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.42

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