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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.61, 1,982.46 and 847.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.61, 1,982.46 and 847.02 is: 1,168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.61 : 1,982.46 = 847.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.61/1,982.46 = 847.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.61x = 1,982.46 × 847.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.61x = 1,679,183.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,183.27/1,436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.85

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