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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.41, 1,782.14 and 849.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.41, 1,782.14 and 849.56 is: 1,172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.41 : 1,782.14 = 849.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.41/1,782.14 = 849.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.41x = 1,782.14 × 849.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.41x = 1,514,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,021.70/1,291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.38

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