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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.67, 2,195.10 and 847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.67, 2,195.10 and 847.26 is: 1,270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.67 : 2,195.10 = 847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.67/2,195.10 = 847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.67x = 2,195.10 × 847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.67x = 1,859,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,820.43/1,463.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.66

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