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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.37, 2,002.47 and 848.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.37, 2,002.47 and 848.39 is: 1,271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.37 : 2,002.47 = 848.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.37/2,002.47 = 848.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.37x = 2,002.47 × 848.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.37x = 1,698,878.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,878.37/1,336.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.27

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