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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.48, 1,272.74 and 740.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.48, 1,272.74 and 740.48 is: 1,110.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.48 : 1,272.74 = 740.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.48/1,272.74 = 740.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.48x = 1,272.74 × 740.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.48x = 942,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,438.52/848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.74

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