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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.49, 1,538.81 and 849.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.49, 1,538.81 and 849.39 is: 1,172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.49 : 1,538.81 = 849.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.49/1,538.81 = 849.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.49x = 1,538.81 × 849.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.49x = 1,307,056.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,056.43/1,114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.78

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