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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.32, 1,819.44 and 848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.32, 1,819.44 and 848.28 is: 1,272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.32 : 1,819.44 = 848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.32/1,819.44 = 848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.32x = 1,819.44 × 848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.32x = 1,543,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,394.56/1,213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.04

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