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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.24, 1,982.36 and 847.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.24, 1,982.36 and 847.36 is: 1,168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.24 : 1,982.36 = 847.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.24/1,982.36 = 847.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.24x = 1,982.36 × 847.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.24x = 1,679,758.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,758.42/1,437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.74

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