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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.59, 1,557.16 and 849.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.59, 1,557.16 and 849.84 is: 1,171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.59 : 1,557.16 = 849.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.59/1,557.16 = 849.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.59x = 1,557.16 × 849.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.59x = 1,323,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,336.85/1,129.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.52

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