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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.76, 2,053.92 and 848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.76, 2,053.92 and 848.76 is: 1,274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.76 : 2,053.92 = 848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.76/2,053.92 = 848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.76x = 2,053.92 × 848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.76x = 1,743,285.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,285.14/1,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.55

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