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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.92, 2,096.22 and 848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.92, 2,096.22 and 848.68 is: 1,275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.92 : 2,096.22 = 848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.92/2,096.22 = 848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.92x = 2,096.22 × 848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.92x = 1,779,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,019.99/1,394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.36

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