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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.90, 2,003.94 and 848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.90, 2,003.94 and 848.28 is: 1,272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.90 : 2,003.94 = 848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.90/2,003.94 = 848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.90x = 2,003.94 × 848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.90x = 1,699,902.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,902.22/1,335.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.48

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