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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.19, 1,820.56 and 848.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.19, 1,820.56 and 848.02 is: 1,169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.19 : 1,820.56 = 848.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.19/1,820.56 = 848.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.19x = 1,820.56 × 848.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.19x = 1,543,871.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,871.29/1,320.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.43

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