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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.67, 1,928.52 and 849.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.67, 1,928.52 and 849.71 is: 1,274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.67 : 1,928.52 = 849.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.67/1,928.52 = 849.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.67x = 1,928.52 × 849.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.67x = 1,638,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,682.73/1,285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.57

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