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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.33, 2,040.02 and 848.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.33, 2,040.02 and 848.42 is: 1,170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.33 : 2,040.02 = 848.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.33/2,040.02 = 848.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.33x = 2,040.02 × 848.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.33x = 1,730,790.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,790.79/1,478.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.78

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