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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.96, 1,922.94 and 849.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.96, 1,922.94 and 849.02 is: 1,273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.96 : 1,922.94 = 849.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.96/1,922.94 = 849.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.96x = 1,922.94 × 849.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.96x = 1,632,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,604.90/1,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.52

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