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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.83, 1,793.26 and 848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.83, 1,793.26 and 848.44 is: 1,271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.83 : 1,793.26 = 848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.83/1,793.26 = 848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.83x = 1,793.26 × 848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.83x = 1,521,473.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,473.51/1,196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.25

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