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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.16, 1,531.44 and 848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.16, 1,531.44 and 848.88 is: 1,172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.16 : 1,531.44 = 848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.16/1,531.44 = 848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.16x = 1,531.44 × 848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.16x = 1,300,008.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,008.79/1,109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.07

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