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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.26, 1,903.80 and 848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.26, 1,903.80 and 848.44 is: 1,171.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.26 : 1,903.80 = 848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.26/1,903.80 = 848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.26x = 1,903.80 × 848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.26x = 1,615,260.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,260.07/1,379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.11

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