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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.84, 1,573.88 and 848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.84, 1,573.88 and 848.24 is: 1,171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.84 : 1,573.88 = 848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.84/1,573.88 = 848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.84x = 1,573.88 × 848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.84x = 1,335,027.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,027.97/1,139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.24

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