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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.92, 1,638.18 and 848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.92, 1,638.18 and 848.40 is: 1,270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.92 : 1,638.18 = 848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.92/1,638.18 = 848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.92x = 1,638.18 × 848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.92x = 1,389,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,831.91/1,093.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.51

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