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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.63, 1,627.92 and 849.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.63, 1,627.92 and 849.48 is: 1,170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.63 : 1,627.92 = 849.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.63/1,627.92 = 849.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.63x = 1,627.92 × 849.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.63x = 1,382,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,885.48/1,181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.32

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