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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.70, 2,050.05 and 848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.70, 2,050.05 and 848.30 is: 1,272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.70 : 2,050.05 = 848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.70/2,050.05 = 848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.70x = 2,050.05 × 848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.70x = 1,739,057.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,057.42/1,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.45

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