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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.26, 1,251.46 and 847.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.26, 1,251.46 and 847.02 is: 1,163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.26 : 1,251.46 = 847.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.26/1,251.46 = 847.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.26x = 1,251.46 × 847.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.26x = 1,060,011.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,011.65/911.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.24

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