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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.21, 1,983.38 and 847.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.21, 1,983.38 and 847.71 is: 1,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.21 : 1,983.38 = 847.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.21/1,983.38 = 847.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.21x = 1,983.38 × 847.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.21x = 1,681,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,326.82/1,437.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.85

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