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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.82, 1,866.41 and 848.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.82, 1,866.41 and 848.42 is: 1,171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.82 : 1,866.41 = 848.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.82/1,866.41 = 848.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.82x = 1,866.41 × 848.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.82x = 1,583,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,506.68/1,351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.39

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