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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.71, 1,475.88 and 849.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.71, 1,475.88 and 849.27 is: 1,170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.71 : 1,475.88 = 849.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.71/1,475.88 = 849.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.71x = 1,475.88 × 849.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.71x = 1,253,420.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,420.61/1,070.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.64

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