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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.05, 2,039.85 and 848.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.05, 2,039.85 and 848.77 is: 1,171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.05 : 2,039.85 = 848.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.05/2,039.85 = 848.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.05x = 2,039.85 × 848.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.05x = 1,731,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,358.38/1,478.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.38

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