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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.86, 2,657.92 and 847.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.86, 2,657.92 and 847.82 is: 1,271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.86 : 2,657.92 = 847.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.86/2,657.92 = 847.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.86x = 2,657.92 × 847.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.86x = 2,253,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,437.73/1,771.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.79

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