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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.65, 1,585.73 and 849.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.65, 1,585.73 and 849.63 is: 1,172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.65 : 1,585.73 = 849.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.65/1,585.73 = 849.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.65x = 1,585.73 × 849.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.65x = 1,347,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,283.78/1,148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.93

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