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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.12, 1,298.10 and 848.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.12, 1,298.10 and 848.61 is: 1,270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.12 : 1,298.10 = 848.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.12/1,298.10 = 848.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.12x = 1,298.10 × 848.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.12x = 1,101,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,580.64/867.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.39

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