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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.07, 2,089.87 and 848.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.07, 2,089.87 and 848.32 is: 1,270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.07 : 2,089.87 = 848.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.07/2,089.87 = 848.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.07x = 2,089.87 × 848.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.07x = 1,772,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,871.17/1,395.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.81

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