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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.86, 2,014.90 and 849.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.86, 2,014.90 and 849.18 is: 1,274.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.86 : 2,014.90 = 849.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.86/2,014.90 = 849.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.86x = 2,014.90 × 849.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.86x = 1,711,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,012.78/1,342.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.16

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