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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.82, 1,271.18 and 751.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.82, 1,271.18 and 751.43 is: 1,125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.82 : 1,271.18 = 751.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.82/1,271.18 = 751.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.82x = 1,271.18 × 751.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.82x = 955,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,192.67/848.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.32

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