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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.92, 1,942.87 and 848.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.92, 1,942.87 and 848.70 is: 1,171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.92 : 1,942.87 = 848.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.92/1,942.87 = 848.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.92x = 1,942.87 × 848.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.92x = 1,648,913.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,913.77/1,407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.17

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