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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.12, 2,027.16 and 848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.12, 2,027.16 and 848 is: 1,170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.12 : 2,027.16 = 848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.12/2,027.16 = 848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.12x = 2,027.16 × 848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.12x = 1,719,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,031.68/1,469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.11

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