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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.22, 1,304.52 and 849.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.22, 1,304.52 and 849.02 is: 1,170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.22 : 1,304.52 = 849.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.22/1,304.52 = 849.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.22x = 1,304.52 × 849.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.22x = 1,107,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,563.57/946.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.51

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