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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891, 1,231.22 and 848.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891, 1,231.22 and 848.34 is: 1,172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891 : 1,231.22 = 848.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891/1,231.22 = 848.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891x = 1,231.22 × 848.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891x = 1,044,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,495.30/891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.27

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