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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.72, 1,823.17 and 849.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.72, 1,823.17 and 849.46 is: 1,171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.72 : 1,823.17 = 849.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.72/1,823.17 = 849.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.72x = 1,823.17 × 849.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.72x = 1,548,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,700.87/1,321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.74

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