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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.97, 1,967.26 and 849.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.97, 1,967.26 and 849.97 is: 1,274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.97 : 1,967.26 = 849.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.97/1,967.26 = 849.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.97x = 1,967.26 × 849.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.97x = 1,672,111.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,111.98/1,311.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.50

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