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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.62, 1,266.31 and 847.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.62, 1,266.31 and 847.86 is: 1,170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.62 : 1,266.31 = 847.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.62/1,266.31 = 847.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.62x = 1,266.31 × 847.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.62x = 1,073,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,653.60/917.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.04

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