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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.72, 1,684.32 and 848.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.72, 1,684.32 and 848.92 is: 1,273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.72 : 1,684.32 = 848.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.72/1,684.32 = 848.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.72x = 1,684.32 × 848.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.72x = 1,429,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,852.93/1,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.56

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