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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.63, 1,409.55 and 848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.63, 1,409.55 and 848.68 is: 1,270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.63 : 1,409.55 = 848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.63/1,409.55 = 848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.63x = 1,409.55 × 848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.63x = 1,196,256.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,256.89/941.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.41

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