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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.56, 1,929.72 and 848.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.56, 1,929.72 and 848.54 is: 1,271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.56 : 1,929.72 = 848.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.56/1,929.72 = 848.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.56x = 1,929.72 × 848.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.56x = 1,637,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,444.61/1,287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.74

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