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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.36, 1,981.78 and 847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.36, 1,981.78 and 847.08 is: 1,168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.36 : 1,981.78 = 847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.36/1,981.78 = 847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.36x = 1,981.78 × 847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.36x = 1,678,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,726.20/1,436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.74

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