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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.14, 1,271.52 and 799.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.14, 1,271.52 and 799.85 is: 1,199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.14 : 1,271.52 = 799.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.14/1,271.52 = 799.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.14x = 1,271.52 × 799.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.14x = 1,017,028.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,028.45/848.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.13

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