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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.61, 2,657.81 and 847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.61, 2,657.81 and 847.40 is: 1,271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.61 : 2,657.81 = 847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.61/2,657.81 = 847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.61x = 2,657.81 × 847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.61x = 2,252,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,217.02/1,771.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.29

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