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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.13, 1,812.14 and 848.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.13, 1,812.14 and 848.19 is: 1,170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.13 : 1,812.14 = 848.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.13/1,812.14 = 848.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.13x = 1,812.14 × 848.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.13x = 1,537,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,025.72/1,313.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.51

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