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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.56, 1,853.45 and 849.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.56, 1,853.45 and 849.02 is: 1,270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.56 : 1,853.45 = 849.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.56/1,853.45 = 849.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.56x = 1,853.45 × 849.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.56x = 1,573,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,605.79/1,238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.51

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