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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.99, 2,148.62 and 848.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.99, 2,148.62 and 848.86 is: 1,171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.99 : 2,148.62 = 848.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.99/2,148.62 = 848.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.99x = 2,148.62 × 848.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.99x = 1,823,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,870.64/1,556.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.41

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