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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.86, 1,627.01 and 848.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.86, 1,627.01 and 848.38 is: 1,170.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.86 : 1,627.01 = 848.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.86/1,627.01 = 848.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.86x = 1,627.01 × 848.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.86x = 1,380,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,322.74/1,178.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.90

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