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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.64, 1,631.40 and 848.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.64, 1,631.40 and 848.98 is: 1,271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.64 : 1,631.40 = 848.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.64/1,631.40 = 848.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.64x = 1,631.40 × 848.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.64x = 1,385,025.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,025.97/1,089.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.09

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