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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.25, 1,965.15 and 848.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.25, 1,965.15 and 848.63 is: 1,270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.25 : 1,965.15 = 848.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.25/1,965.15 = 848.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.25x = 1,965.15 × 848.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.25x = 1,667,690.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,690.16/1,312.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.87

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