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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.54, 1,270.28 and 745.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.54, 1,270.28 and 745.03 is: 1,116.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.54 : 1,270.28 = 745.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.54/1,270.28 = 745.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.54x = 1,270.28 × 745.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.54x = 946,400.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,400.16/847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.64

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