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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.08, 2,832.44 and 848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.08, 2,832.44 and 848.25 is: 1,273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.08 : 2,832.44 = 848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.08/2,832.44 = 848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.08x = 2,832.44 × 848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.08x = 2,402,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,612.99/1,887.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.19

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