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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.28, 1,943.82 and 848.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.28, 1,943.82 and 848.79 is: 1,171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.28 : 1,943.82 = 848.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.28/1,943.82 = 848.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.28x = 1,943.82 × 848.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.28x = 1,649,894.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,894.98/1,408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.57

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