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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.36, 2,729.94 and 847.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.36, 2,729.94 and 847.12 is: 1,269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.36 : 2,729.94 = 847.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.36/2,729.94 = 847.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.36x = 2,729.94 × 847.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.36x = 2,312,586.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,586.77/1,822.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.01

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