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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.37, 1,684.92 and 849.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.37, 1,684.92 and 849.22 is: 1,171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.37 : 1,684.92 = 849.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.37/1,684.92 = 849.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.37x = 1,684.92 × 849.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.37x = 1,430,867.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,867.76/1,221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.53

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