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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.45, 1,104.20 and 848.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.45, 1,104.20 and 848.45 is: 1,104.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.45 : 1,104.20 = 848.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.45/1,104.20 = 848.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.45x = 1,104.20 × 848.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.45x = 936,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,858.49/848.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.20

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