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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.46, 2,037.30 and 847.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.46, 2,037.30 and 847.01 is: 1,168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.46 : 2,037.30 = 847.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.46/2,037.30 = 847.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.46x = 2,037.30 × 847.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.46x = 1,725,608.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,608.69/1,476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.75

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