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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.95, 1,823.76 and 849.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.95, 1,823.76 and 849.06 is: 1,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.95 : 1,823.76 = 849.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.95/1,823.76 = 849.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.95x = 1,823.76 × 849.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.95x = 1,548,481.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,481.67/1,320.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.25

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