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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.92, 2,569.50 and 847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.92, 2,569.50 and 847 is: 1,270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.92 : 2,569.50 = 847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.92/2,569.50 = 847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.92x = 2,569.50 × 847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.92x = 2,176,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,366.50/1,712.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.56

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