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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.92, 1,580.68 and 849.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.92, 1,580.68 and 849.68 is: 1,274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.92 : 1,580.68 = 849.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.92/1,580.68 = 849.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.92x = 1,580.68 × 849.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.92x = 1,343,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,072.18/1,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.36

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