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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.70, 1,824.80 and 849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.70, 1,824.80 and 849.80 is: 1,173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.70 : 1,824.80 = 849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.70/1,824.80 = 849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.70x = 1,824.80 × 849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.70x = 1,550,715.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,715.35/1,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.28

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