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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.33, 1,511.39 and 848.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.33, 1,511.39 and 848.62 is: 1,172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.33 : 1,511.39 = 848.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.33/1,511.39 = 848.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.33x = 1,511.39 × 848.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.33x = 1,282,595.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,595.78/1,094.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.04

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