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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.87, 1,740.36 and 849.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.87, 1,740.36 and 849.30 is: 1,272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.87 : 1,740.36 = 849.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.87/1,740.36 = 849.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.87x = 1,740.36 × 849.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.87x = 1,478,087.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,087.75/1,161.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.16

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