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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.01, 1,189.25 and 848.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.01, 1,189.25 and 848.05 is: 1,171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.01 : 1,189.25 = 848.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.01/1,189.25 = 848.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.01x = 1,189.25 × 848.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.01x = 1,008,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,542.61/861.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.35

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