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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.80, 2,093.70 and 848.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.80, 2,093.70 and 848.15 is: 1,272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.80 : 2,093.70 = 848.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.80/2,093.70 = 848.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.80x = 2,093.70 × 848.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.80x = 1,775,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,771.66/1,395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.23

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