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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.68, 1,362.53 and 848.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.68, 1,362.53 and 848.19 is: 1,273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.68 : 1,362.53 = 848.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.68/1,362.53 = 848.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.68x = 1,362.53 × 848.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.68x = 1,155,684.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,684.32/907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.23

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