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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.66, 1,599.35 and 848.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.66, 1,599.35 and 848.65 is: 1,271.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.66 : 1,599.35 = 848.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.66/1,599.35 = 848.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.66x = 1,599.35 × 848.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.66x = 1,357,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,288.38/1,067.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.28

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