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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.92, 1,540.79 and 849.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.92, 1,540.79 and 849.64 is: 1,268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.92 : 1,540.79 = 849.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.92/1,540.79 = 849.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.92x = 1,540.79 × 849.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.92x = 1,309,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,116.82/1,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.62

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