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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.93, 1,563.45 and 848.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.93, 1,563.45 and 848.84 is: 1,171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.93 : 1,563.45 = 848.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.93/1,563.45 = 848.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.93x = 1,563.45 × 848.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.93x = 1,327,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,123.85/1,132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.41

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