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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.08, 1,637.16 and 848.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.08, 1,637.16 and 848.86 is: 1,271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.08 : 1,637.16 = 848.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.08/1,637.16 = 848.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.08x = 1,637.16 × 848.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.08x = 1,389,719.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,719.64/1,093.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.38

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