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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.26, 2,002.56 and 848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.26, 2,002.56 and 848.44 is: 1,271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.26 : 2,002.56 = 848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.26/2,002.56 = 848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.26x = 2,002.56 × 848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.26x = 1,699,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,052.01/1,336.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.50

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