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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.64, 1,582.24 and 848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.64, 1,582.24 and 848.04 is: 1,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.64 : 1,582.24 = 848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.64/1,582.24 = 848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.64x = 1,582.24 × 848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.64x = 1,341,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,802.81/1,146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.20

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