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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.64, 1,895.58 and 849.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.64, 1,895.58 and 849.84 is: 1,172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.64 : 1,895.58 = 849.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.64/1,895.58 = 849.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.64x = 1,895.58 × 849.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.64x = 1,610,939.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,939.71/1,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.75

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