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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.73, 1,824.49 and 849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.73, 1,824.49 and 849.88 is: 1,172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.73 : 1,824.49 = 849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.73/1,824.49 = 849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.73x = 1,824.49 × 849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.73x = 1,550,596.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,596.97/1,322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.27

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