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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.52, 1,355.04 and 849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.52, 1,355.04 and 849.60 is: 1,170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.52 : 1,355.04 = 849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.52/1,355.04 = 849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.52x = 1,355.04 × 849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.52x = 1,151,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,241.98/983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.53

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