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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.99, 2,051.27 and 849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.99, 2,051.27 and 849 is: 1,274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.99 : 2,051.27 = 849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.99/2,051.27 = 849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.99x = 2,051.27 × 849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.99x = 1,741,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,528.23/1,365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.92

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