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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.75, 2,658.21 and 847.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.75, 2,658.21 and 847.19 is: 1,271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.75 : 2,658.21 = 847.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.75/2,658.21 = 847.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.75x = 2,658.21 × 847.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.75x = 2,252,012.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,012.40/1,771.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.07

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