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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.67, 2,146.83 and 847.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.67, 2,146.83 and 847.53 is: 1,169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.67 : 2,146.83 = 847.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.67/2,146.83 = 847.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.67x = 2,146.83 × 847.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.67x = 1,819,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,502.83/1,555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.60

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