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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.68, 1,171.23 and 818.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.68, 1,171.23 and 818.11 is: 1,130.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.68 : 1,171.23 = 818.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.68/1,171.23 = 818.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.68x = 1,171.23 × 818.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.68x = 958,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,194.98/847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.37

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