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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.64, 1,953.35 and 848.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.64, 1,953.35 and 848.69 is: 1,171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.64 : 1,953.35 = 848.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.64/1,953.35 = 848.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.64x = 1,953.35 × 848.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.64x = 1,657,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,788.61/1,415.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.05

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