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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.24, 2,137.86 and 848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.24, 2,137.86 and 848.28 is: 1,272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.24 : 2,137.86 = 848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.24/2,137.86 = 848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.24x = 2,137.86 × 848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.24x = 1,813,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,503.88/1,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.42

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