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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.40, 1,270.20 and 752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.40, 1,270.20 and 752.40 is: 1,126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.40 : 1,270.20 = 752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.40/1,270.20 = 752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.40x = 1,270.20 × 752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.40x = 955,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,698.48/848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.47

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