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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.01, 1,598.39 and 848.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.01, 1,598.39 and 848.01 is: 1,270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.01 : 1,598.39 = 848.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.01/1,598.39 = 848.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.01x = 1,598.39 × 848.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.01x = 1,355,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,446.46/1,067.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.32

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