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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.93, 2,427.62 and 848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.93, 2,427.62 and 848.25 is: 1,272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.93 : 2,427.62 = 848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.93/2,427.62 = 848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.93x = 2,427.62 × 848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.93x = 2,059,224.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,224.42/1,617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.75

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