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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,532.13, 2,298.20 and 848.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,532.13, 2,298.20 and 848.13 is: 1,272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,532.13 : 2,298.20 = 848.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,532.13/2,298.20 = 848.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,532.13x = 2,298.20 × 848.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,532.13x = 1,949,172.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,172.37/1,532.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.20

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