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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.48, 1,858.95 and 849.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.48, 1,858.95 and 849.29 is: 1,275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.48 : 1,858.95 = 849.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.48/1,858.95 = 849.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.48x = 1,858.95 × 849.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.48x = 1,578,778.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,778.35/1,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.80

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