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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.83, 1,750.01 and 849.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.83, 1,750.01 and 849.05 is: 1,171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.83 : 1,750.01 = 849.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.83/1,750.01 = 849.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.83x = 1,750.01 × 849.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.83x = 1,485,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,839.56/1,268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.03

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