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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.01, 1,333.22 and 849.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.01, 1,333.22 and 849.54 is: 1,170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.01 : 1,333.22 = 849.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.01/1,333.22 = 849.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.01x = 1,333.22 × 849.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.01x = 1,132,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,623.72/968.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.05

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