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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.26, 1,660.20 and 848.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.26, 1,660.20 and 848.93 is: 1,272.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.26 : 1,660.20 = 848.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.26/1,660.20 = 848.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.26x = 1,660.20 × 848.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.26x = 1,409,393.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,393.59/1,107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.87

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