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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.31, 1,734.75 and 848.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.31, 1,734.75 and 848.70 is: 1,272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.31 : 1,734.75 = 848.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.31/1,734.75 = 848.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.31x = 1,734.75 × 848.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.31x = 1,472,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,282.33/1,157.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.16

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