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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.20, 1,168.50 and 812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.20, 1,168.50 and 812.20 is: 1,118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.20 : 1,168.50 = 812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.20/1,168.50 = 812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.20x = 1,168.50 × 812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.20x = 949,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,055.70/848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.91

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