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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.43, 1,691.62 and 848.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.43, 1,691.62 and 848.15 is: 1,169.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.43 : 1,691.62 = 848.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.43/1,691.62 = 848.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.43x = 1,691.62 × 848.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.43x = 1,434,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,743.27/1,226.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.86

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