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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.43, 2,441.53 and 848.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.43, 2,441.53 and 848.27 is: 1,271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.43 : 2,441.53 = 848.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.43/2,441.53 = 848.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.43x = 2,441.53 × 848.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.43x = 2,071,079.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,079.05/1,629.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.04

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