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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.78, 1,713.06 and 849.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.78, 1,713.06 and 849.12 is: 1,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.78 : 1,713.06 = 849.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.78/1,713.06 = 849.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.78x = 1,713.06 × 849.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.78x = 1,454,593.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,593.51/1,242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.44

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