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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.19, 2,052.75 and 848.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.19, 2,052.75 and 848.39 is: 1,271.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.19 : 2,052.75 = 848.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.19/2,052.75 = 848.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.19x = 2,052.75 × 848.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.19x = 1,741,532.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,532.57/1,369.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.94

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