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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.70, 1,895.17 and 848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.70, 1,895.17 and 848.82 is: 1,171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.70 : 1,895.17 = 848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.70/1,895.17 = 848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.70x = 1,895.17 × 848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.70x = 1,608,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,658.20/1,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.04

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