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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.08, 1,903.14 and 848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.08, 1,903.14 and 848.52 is: 1,170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.08 : 1,903.14 = 848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.08/1,903.14 = 848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.08x = 1,903.14 × 848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.08x = 1,614,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,852.35/1,379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.96

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