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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.40, 1,584.20 and 848.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.40, 1,584.20 and 848.71 is: 1,171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.40 : 1,584.20 = 848.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.40/1,584.20 = 848.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.40x = 1,584.20 × 848.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.40x = 1,344,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,526.38/1,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.80

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