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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.58, 2,094.93 and 848.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.58, 2,094.93 and 848.34 is: 1,272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.58 : 2,094.93 = 848.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.58/2,094.93 = 848.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.58x = 2,094.93 × 848.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.58x = 1,777,212.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,212.92/1,396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.55

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