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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.06, 1,821.17 and 848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.06, 1,821.17 and 848.24 is: 1,170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.06 : 1,821.17 = 848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.06/1,821.17 = 848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.06x = 1,821.17 × 848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.06x = 1,544,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,789.24/1,320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.24

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