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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.31, 1,661.51 and 848.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.31, 1,661.51 and 848.96 is: 1,273.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.31 : 1,661.51 = 848.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.31/1,661.51 = 848.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.31x = 1,661.51 × 848.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.31x = 1,410,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,555.53/1,107.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.86

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