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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.86, 2,039.79 and 848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.86, 2,039.79 and 848.76 is: 1,171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.86 : 2,039.79 = 848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.86/2,039.79 = 848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.86x = 2,039.79 × 848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.86x = 1,731,292.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,292.16/1,477.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.49

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