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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.01, 2,002.19 and 848.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.01, 2,002.19 and 848.19 is: 1,271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.01 : 2,002.19 = 848.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.01/2,002.19 = 848.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.01x = 2,002.19 × 848.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.01x = 1,698,237.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,237.54/1,336.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.13

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