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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.08, 1,822.81 and 849.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.08, 1,822.81 and 849.14 is: 1,170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.08 : 1,822.81 = 849.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.08/1,822.81 = 849.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.08x = 1,822.81 × 849.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.08x = 1,547,820.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,820.88/1,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.75

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