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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.16, 1,941.12 and 847.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.16, 1,941.12 and 847.29 is: 1,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.16 : 1,941.12 = 847.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.16/1,941.12 = 847.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.16x = 1,941.12 × 847.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.16x = 1,644,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,687.33/1,407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.80

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