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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.99, 2,052.74 and 848.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.99, 2,052.74 and 848.27 is: 1,272.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.99 : 2,052.74 = 848.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.99/2,052.74 = 848.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.99x = 2,052.74 × 848.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.99x = 1,741,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,263.25/1,367.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.87

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