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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.03, 1,983.15 and 847.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.03, 1,983.15 and 847.89 is: 1,170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.03 : 1,983.15 = 847.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.03/1,983.15 = 847.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.03x = 1,983.15 × 847.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.03x = 1,681,493.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,493.05/1,437.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.12

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