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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.48, 1,982.91 and 847.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.48, 1,982.91 and 847.95 is: 1,169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.48 : 1,982.91 = 847.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.48/1,982.91 = 847.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.48x = 1,982.91 × 847.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.48x = 1,681,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,408.53/1,437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.69

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