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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.57, 1,199.74 and 848.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.57, 1,199.74 and 848.97 is: 1,169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.57 : 1,199.74 = 848.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.57/1,199.74 = 848.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.57x = 1,199.74 × 848.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.57x = 1,018,543.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,543.27/870.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.97

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