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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.94, 1,547.34 and 848.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.94, 1,547.34 and 848.34 is: 1,278.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.94 : 1,547.34 = 848.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.94/1,547.34 = 848.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.94x = 1,547.34 × 848.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.94x = 1,312,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,670.42/1,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.23

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