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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.48, 1,274.03 and 746.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.48, 1,274.03 and 746.61 is: 1,121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.48 : 1,274.03 = 746.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.48/1,274.03 = 746.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.48x = 1,274.03 × 746.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.48x = 951,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,199.81/848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.07

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