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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.34, 1,574.57 and 848.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.34, 1,574.57 and 848.74 is: 1,171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.34 : 1,574.57 = 848.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.34/1,574.57 = 848.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.34x = 1,574.57 × 848.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.34x = 1,336,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,400.54/1,140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.93

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