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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.68, 1,636.96 and 848.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.68, 1,636.96 and 848.01 is: 1,270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.68 : 1,636.96 = 848.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.68/1,636.96 = 848.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.68x = 1,636.96 × 848.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.68x = 1,388,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,158.45/1,092.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.42

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