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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.78, 2,028.48 and 848.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.78, 2,028.48 and 848.78 is: 1,171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.78 : 2,028.48 = 848.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.78/2,028.48 = 848.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.78x = 2,028.48 × 848.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.78x = 1,721,733.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,733.25/1,469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.42

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