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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.89, 1,508.76 and 849.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.89, 1,508.76 and 849.81 is: 1,173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.89 : 1,508.76 = 849.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.89/1,508.76 = 849.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.89x = 1,508.76 × 849.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.89x = 1,282,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,163.80/1,092.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.19

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