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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.56, 2,027.94 and 848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.56, 2,027.94 and 848.44 is: 1,170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.56 : 2,027.94 = 848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.56/2,027.94 = 848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.56x = 2,027.94 × 848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.56x = 1,720,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,585.41/1,469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.82

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