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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.46, 1,599.05 and 848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.46, 1,599.05 and 848.44 is: 1,270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.46 : 1,599.05 = 848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.46/1,599.05 = 848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.46x = 1,599.05 × 848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.46x = 1,356,693.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,693.74/1,067.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.96

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