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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.05, 2,039.68 and 848.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.05, 2,039.68 and 848.58 is: 1,171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.05 : 2,039.68 = 848.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.05/2,039.68 = 848.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.05x = 2,039.68 × 848.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.05x = 1,730,825.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,825.07/1,478.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.02

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