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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.40, 2,148.02 and 848.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.40, 2,148.02 and 848.56 is: 1,272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.40 : 2,148.02 = 848.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.40/2,148.02 = 848.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.40x = 2,148.02 × 848.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.40x = 1,822,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,723.85/1,432.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.50

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