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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.93, 2,147.13 and 847.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.93, 2,147.13 and 847.79 is: 1,169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.93 : 2,147.13 = 847.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.93/2,147.13 = 847.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.93x = 2,147.13 × 847.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.93x = 1,820,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,315.34/1,555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.92

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