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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.40, 1,309.04 and 849.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.40, 1,309.04 and 849.98 is: 1,173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.40 : 1,309.04 = 849.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.40/1,309.04 = 849.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.40x = 1,309.04 × 849.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.40x = 1,112,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,657.82/948.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.19

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