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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.03, 1,538.49 and 849.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.03, 1,538.49 and 849.41 is: 1,171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.03 : 1,538.49 = 849.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.03/1,538.49 = 849.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.03x = 1,538.49 × 849.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.03x = 1,306,808.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,808.79/1,115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.99

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