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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.80, 1,887.64 and 849.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.80, 1,887.64 and 849.12 is: 1,271.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.80 : 1,887.64 = 849.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.80/1,887.64 = 849.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.80x = 1,887.64 × 849.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.80x = 1,602,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,832.88/1,260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.28

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