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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.12, 1,813.96 and 849.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.12, 1,813.96 and 849.28 is: 1,171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.12 : 1,813.96 = 849.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.12/1,813.96 = 849.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.12x = 1,813.96 × 849.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.12x = 1,540,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,559.95/1,315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.42

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