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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.45, 1,884.54 and 848.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.45, 1,884.54 and 848.21 is: 1,272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.45 : 1,884.54 = 848.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.45/1,884.54 = 848.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.45x = 1,884.54 × 848.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.45x = 1,598,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,476.25/1,256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.22

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