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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.54, 1,708.48 and 848.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.54, 1,708.48 and 848.35 is: 1,270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.54 : 1,708.48 = 848.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.54/1,708.48 = 848.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.54x = 1,708.48 × 848.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.54x = 1,449,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,389.01/1,140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.79

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