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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.17, 1,994.13 and 847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.17, 1,994.13 and 847.44 is: 1,169.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.17 : 1,994.13 = 847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.17/1,994.13 = 847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.17x = 1,994.13 × 847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.17x = 1,689,901.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,901.95/1,445.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.34

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