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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.64, 1,941.33 and 847.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.64, 1,941.33 and 847.39 is: 1,169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.64 : 1,941.33 = 847.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.64/1,941.33 = 847.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.64x = 1,941.33 × 847.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.64x = 1,645,064.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,064.47/1,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.50

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