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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.35, 1,789.77 and 848.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.35, 1,789.77 and 848.35 is: 1,271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.35 : 1,789.77 = 848.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.35/1,789.77 = 848.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.35x = 1,789.77 × 848.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.35x = 1,518,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,356.80/1,194.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.29

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