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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.89, 1,475.55 and 848.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.89, 1,475.55 and 848.49 is: 1,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.89 : 1,475.55 = 848.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.89/1,475.55 = 848.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.89x = 1,475.55 × 848.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.89x = 1,251,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,989.42/1,069.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.20

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