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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.15, 1,270.94 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.15, 1,270.94 and 270.02 is: 405.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.15 : 1,270.94 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.15/1,270.94 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.15x = 1,270.94 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.15x = 343,181.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,181.05/847.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.10

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