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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.14, 2,503.98 and 847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.14, 2,503.98 and 847.08 is: 1,270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.14 : 2,503.98 = 847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.14/2,503.98 = 847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.14x = 2,503.98 × 847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.14x = 2,121,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,071.38/1,669.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.76

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