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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.40, 2,054.10 and 849.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.40, 2,054.10 and 849.99 is: 1,274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.40 : 2,054.10 = 849.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.40/2,054.10 = 849.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.40x = 2,054.10 × 849.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.40x = 1,745,959.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,959.32/1,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.98

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