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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.61, 2,656.28 and 847.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.61, 2,656.28 and 847.15 is: 1,270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.61 : 2,656.28 = 847.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.61/2,656.28 = 847.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.61x = 2,656.28 × 847.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.61x = 2,250,265.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,265.48/1,771.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.18

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