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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.24, 2,053.11 and 848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.24, 2,053.11 and 848.52 is: 1,273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.24 : 2,053.11 = 848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.24/2,053.11 = 848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.24x = 2,053.11 × 848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.24x = 1,742,094.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,094.63/1,368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.24

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