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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.52, 1,271.07 and 675.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.52, 1,271.07 and 675.45 is: 1,011.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.52 : 1,271.07 = 675.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.52/1,271.07 = 675.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.52x = 1,271.07 × 675.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.52x = 858,544.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,544.23/848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.81

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