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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.19, 1,823.94 and 849.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.19, 1,823.94 and 849.96 is: 1,172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.19 : 1,823.94 = 849.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.19/1,823.94 = 849.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.19x = 1,823.94 × 849.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.19x = 1,550,276.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,276.04/1,322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.51

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