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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.06, 1,493.10 and 849.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.06, 1,493.10 and 849.78 is: 1,171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.06 : 1,493.10 = 849.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.06/1,493.10 = 849.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.06x = 1,493.10 × 849.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.06x = 1,268,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,806.52/1,083.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.50

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