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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.25, 1,750.85 and 849.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.25, 1,750.85 and 849.16 is: 1,172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.25 : 1,750.85 = 849.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.25/1,750.85 = 849.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.25x = 1,750.85 × 849.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.25x = 1,486,751.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,751.79/1,268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.29

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