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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.15, 2,001.27 and 848.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.15, 2,001.27 and 848.46 is: 1,271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.15 : 2,001.27 = 848.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.15/2,001.27 = 848.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.15x = 2,001.27 × 848.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.15x = 1,697,997.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,997.54/1,335.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.77

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