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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.84, 2,571.20 and 848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.84, 2,571.20 and 848.40 is: 1,271.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.84 : 2,571.20 = 848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.84/2,571.20 = 848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.84x = 2,571.20 × 848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.84x = 2,181,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,406.08/1,715.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.33

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