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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.44, 1,741.12 and 848.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.44, 1,741.12 and 848.32 is: 1,170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.44 : 1,741.12 = 848.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.44/1,741.12 = 848.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.44x = 1,741.12 × 848.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.44x = 1,477,026.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,026.92/1,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.91

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