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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.13, 1,171.46 and 808.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.13, 1,171.46 and 808.45 is: 1,117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.13 : 1,171.46 = 808.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.13/1,171.46 = 808.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.13x = 1,171.46 × 808.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.13x = 947,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,065.93/847.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.98

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