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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.80, 1,301.18 and 848.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.80, 1,301.18 and 848.55 is: 1,270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.80 : 1,301.18 = 848.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.80/1,301.18 = 848.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.80x = 1,301.18 × 848.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.80x = 1,104,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,112.05/868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.85

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