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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.22, 1,659.62 and 848.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.22, 1,659.62 and 848.43 is: 1,171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.22 : 1,659.62 = 848.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.22/1,659.62 = 848.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.22x = 1,659.62 × 848.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.22x = 1,408,067.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,067.15/1,202.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.22

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