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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.54, 1,168.37 and 813.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.54, 1,168.37 and 813.51 is: 1,120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.54 : 1,168.37 = 813.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.54/1,168.37 = 813.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.54x = 1,168.37 × 813.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.54x = 950,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,476.70/848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.13

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