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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.07, 1,197.68 and 847.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.07, 1,197.68 and 847.47 is: 1,167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.07 : 1,197.68 = 847.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.07/1,197.68 = 847.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.07x = 1,197.68 × 847.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.07x = 1,014,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,993.63/869.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.91

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