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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.03, 1,267.03 and 795.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.03, 1,267.03 and 795.19 is: 1,189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.03 : 1,267.03 = 795.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.03/1,267.03 = 795.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.03x = 1,267.03 × 795.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.03x = 1,007,527.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,527.41/847.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.49

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