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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.12, 1,380.72 and 848.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.12, 1,380.72 and 848.84 is: 1,273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.12 : 1,380.72 = 848.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.12/1,380.72 = 848.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.12x = 1,380.72 × 848.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.12x = 1,172,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,010.36/920.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.76

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