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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.47, 1,782.50 and 849.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.47, 1,782.50 and 849.41 is: 1,172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.47 : 1,782.50 = 849.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.47/1,782.50 = 849.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.47x = 1,782.50 × 849.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.47x = 1,514,073.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,073.33/1,291.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.36

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