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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.26, 1,168.14 and 829.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.26, 1,168.14 and 829.18 is: 1,141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.26 : 1,168.14 = 829.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.26/1,168.14 = 829.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.26x = 1,168.14 × 829.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.26x = 968,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,598.33/848.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.86

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