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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.12, 1,903.25 and 848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.12, 1,903.25 and 848.30 is: 1,170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.12 : 1,903.25 = 848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.12/1,903.25 = 848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.12x = 1,903.25 × 848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.12x = 1,614,522.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,522.73/1,379.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.69

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