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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.89, 1,690.73 and 848.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.89, 1,690.73 and 848.27 is: 1,273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.89 : 1,690.73 = 848.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.89/1,690.73 = 848.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.89x = 1,690.73 × 848.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.89x = 1,434,195.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,195.54/1,125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.83

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