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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.92, 1,782.03 and 849.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.92, 1,782.03 and 849.66 is: 1,171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.92 : 1,782.03 = 849.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.92/1,782.03 = 849.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.92x = 1,782.03 × 849.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.92x = 1,514,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,119.61/1,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.99

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