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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.54, 1,895.94 and 849.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.54, 1,895.94 and 849.66 is: 1,171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.54 : 1,895.94 = 849.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.54/1,895.94 = 849.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.54x = 1,895.94 × 849.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.54x = 1,610,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,904.38/1,374.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.96

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