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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.02, 1,365.19 and 848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.02, 1,365.19 and 848.82 is: 1,169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.02 : 1,365.19 = 848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.02/1,365.19 = 848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.02x = 1,365.19 × 848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.02x = 1,158,800.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,800.58/991.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.30

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