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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.72, 2,037.79 and 847.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.72, 2,037.79 and 847.12 is: 1,168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.72 : 2,037.79 = 847.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.72/2,037.79 = 847.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.72x = 2,037.79 × 847.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.72x = 1,726,252.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,252.66/1,476.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.98

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