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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.22, 1,824.12 and 849.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.22, 1,824.12 and 849.34 is: 1,172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.22 : 1,824.12 = 849.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.22/1,824.12 = 849.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.22x = 1,824.12 × 849.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.22x = 1,549,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,288.96/1,321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.62

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