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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.63, 1,859.13 and 849.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.63, 1,859.13 and 849.69 is: 1,173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.63 : 1,859.13 = 849.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.63/1,859.13 = 849.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.63x = 1,859.13 × 849.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.63x = 1,579,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,684.17/1,346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.07

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