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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.61, 2,038.87 and 848.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.61, 2,038.87 and 848.13 is: 1,170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.61 : 2,038.87 = 848.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.61/2,038.87 = 848.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.61x = 2,038.87 × 848.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.61x = 1,729,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,212.38/1,477.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.28

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