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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.87, 1,627.02 and 848.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.87, 1,627.02 and 848.39 is: 1,170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.87 : 1,627.02 = 848.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.87/1,627.02 = 848.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.87x = 1,627.02 × 848.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.87x = 1,380,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,347.50/1,178.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.91

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