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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.16, 1,942.79 and 848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.16, 1,942.79 and 848.40 is: 1,170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.16 : 1,942.79 = 848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.16/1,942.79 = 848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.16x = 1,942.79 × 848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.16x = 1,648,258.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,258.79/1,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.51

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