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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.13, 1,889.61 and 849.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.13, 1,889.61 and 849.07 is: 1,274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.13 : 1,889.61 = 849.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.13/1,889.61 = 849.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.13x = 1,889.61 × 849.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.13x = 1,604,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,411.16/1,259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.22

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