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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.64, 1,583.62 and 849.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.64, 1,583.62 and 849.04 is: 1,171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.64 : 1,583.62 = 849.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.64/1,583.62 = 849.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.64x = 1,583.62 × 849.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.64x = 1,344,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,556.72/1,147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.58

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