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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.44, 2,196.97 and 848.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.44, 2,196.97 and 848.75 is: 1,273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.44 : 2,196.97 = 848.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.44/2,196.97 = 848.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.44x = 2,196.97 × 848.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.44x = 1,864,681.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,681.66/1,464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.30

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