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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.48, 1,730.31 and 849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.48, 1,730.31 and 849.80 is: 1,173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.48 : 1,730.31 = 849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.48/1,730.31 = 849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.48x = 1,730.31 × 849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.48x = 1,470,408.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,408.79/1,253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.07

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