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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.48, 1,467.84 and 847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.48, 1,467.84 and 847.44 is: 1,271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.48 : 1,467.84 = 847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.48/1,467.84 = 847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.48x = 1,467.84 × 847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.48x = 1,243,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,906.33/978.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.26

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