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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.80, 1,981.44 and 847.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.80, 1,981.44 and 847.36 is: 1,168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.80 : 1,981.44 = 847.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.80/1,981.44 = 847.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.80x = 1,981.44 × 847.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.80x = 1,678,993.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,993.00/1,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.56

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