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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.08, 1,555.09 and 848.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.08, 1,555.09 and 848.33 is: 1,169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.08 : 1,555.09 = 848.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.08/1,555.09 = 848.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.08x = 1,555.09 × 848.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.08x = 1,319,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,229.50/1,128.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.45

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