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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.42, 1,815.63 and 849.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.42, 1,815.63 and 849.86 is: 1,172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.42 : 1,815.63 = 849.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.42/1,815.63 = 849.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.42x = 1,815.63 × 849.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.42x = 1,543,022.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,022.23/1,316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.14

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