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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.67, 2,144.48 and 848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.67, 2,144.48 and 848.66 is: 1,272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.67 : 2,144.48 = 848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.67/2,144.48 = 848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.67x = 2,144.48 × 848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.67x = 1,819,934.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,934.40/1,429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.98

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