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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.90, 1,430.21 and 848.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.90, 1,430.21 and 848.09 is: 1,172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.90 : 1,430.21 = 848.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.90/1,430.21 = 848.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.90x = 1,430.21 × 848.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.90x = 1,212,942.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,942.56/1,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.04

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