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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.45, 1,787.31 and 848.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.45, 1,787.31 and 848.13 is: 1,269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.45 : 1,787.31 = 848.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.45/1,787.31 = 848.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.45x = 1,787.31 × 848.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.45x = 1,515,871.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,871.23/1,194.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.10

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