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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.90, 1,641.27 and 848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.90, 1,641.27 and 848.66 is: 1,272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.90 : 1,641.27 = 848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.90/1,641.27 = 848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.90x = 1,641.27 × 848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.90x = 1,392,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,880.20/1,094.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.15

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