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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.72, 1,690.38 and 848.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.72, 1,690.38 and 848.10 is: 1,273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.72 : 1,690.38 = 848.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.72/1,690.38 = 848.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.72x = 1,690.38 × 848.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.72x = 1,433,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,611.28/1,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.51

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