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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.54, 2,053.84 and 848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.54, 2,053.84 and 848.76 is: 1,272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.54 : 2,053.84 = 848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.54/2,053.84 = 848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.54x = 2,053.84 × 848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.54x = 1,743,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,217.24/1,369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.85

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