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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.82, 1,510.70 and 848.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.82, 1,510.70 and 848.12 is: 1,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.82 : 1,510.70 = 848.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.82/1,510.70 = 848.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.82x = 1,510.70 × 848.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.82x = 1,281,254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,254.88/1,093.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.36

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