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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.51, 1,461.33 and 849.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.51, 1,461.33 and 849.45 is: 1,171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.51 : 1,461.33 = 849.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.51/1,461.33 = 849.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.51x = 1,461.33 × 849.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.51x = 1,241,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,326.77/1,059.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.60

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