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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.91, 1,749.09 and 848.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.91, 1,749.09 and 848.36 is: 1,170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.91 : 1,749.09 = 848.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.91/1,749.09 = 848.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.91x = 1,749.09 × 848.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.91x = 1,483,855.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,855.71/1,267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.31

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