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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.92, 1,823.03 and 848.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.92, 1,823.03 and 848.64 is: 1,171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.92 : 1,823.03 = 848.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.92/1,823.03 = 848.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.92x = 1,823.03 × 848.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.92x = 1,547,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,091.94/1,320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.23

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