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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.04, 1,262.58 and 810.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.04, 1,262.58 and 810.14 is: 1,207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.04 : 1,262.58 = 810.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.04/1,262.58 = 810.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.04x = 1,262.58 × 810.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.04x = 1,022,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,866.56/847.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.58

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