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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.96, 1,429.68 and 849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.96, 1,429.68 and 849.76 is: 1,171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.96 : 1,429.68 = 849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.96/1,429.68 = 849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.96x = 1,429.68 × 849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.96x = 1,214,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,884.88/1,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.58

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