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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.70, 1,668.64 and 849.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.70, 1,668.64 and 849.26 is: 1,274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.70 : 1,668.64 = 849.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.70/1,668.64 = 849.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.70x = 1,668.64 × 849.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.70x = 1,417,109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,109.21/1,111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.72

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