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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,578.62, 2,368.13 and 847.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,578.62, 2,368.13 and 847.19 is: 1,270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,578.62 : 2,368.13 = 847.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,578.62/2,368.13 = 847.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,578.62x = 2,368.13 × 847.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,578.62x = 2,006,256.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,256.05/1,578.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.89

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