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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.32, 1,895.26 and 849.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.32, 1,895.26 and 849.36 is: 1,172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.32 : 1,895.26 = 849.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.32/1,895.26 = 849.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.32x = 1,895.26 × 849.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.32x = 1,609,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,758.03/1,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.17

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