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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531, 2,296.50 and 847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531, 2,296.50 and 847 is: 1,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531 : 2,296.50 = 847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531/2,296.50 = 847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531x = 2,296.50 × 847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531x = 1,945,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,135.50/1,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.50

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