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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.39, 1,617.18 and 849.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.39, 1,617.18 and 849.97 is: 1,274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.39 : 1,617.18 = 849.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.39/1,617.18 = 849.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.39x = 1,617.18 × 849.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.39x = 1,374,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,554.48/1,078.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.64

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