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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.03, 1,739.14 and 848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.03, 1,739.14 and 848.48 is: 1,270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.03 : 1,739.14 = 848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.03/1,739.14 = 848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.03x = 1,739.14 × 848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.03x = 1,475,614.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,614.69/1,161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.95

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