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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.64, 1,475.21 and 848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.64, 1,475.21 and 848.24 is: 1,169.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.64 : 1,475.21 = 848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.64/1,475.21 = 848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.64x = 1,475.21 × 848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.64x = 1,251,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,327.89/1,069.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.86

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