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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.30, 1,299.15 and 848.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.30, 1,299.15 and 848.10 is: 1,274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.30 : 1,299.15 = 848.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.30/1,299.15 = 848.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.30x = 1,299.15 × 848.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.30x = 1,101,809.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,809.12/864.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.80

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