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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.94, 1,944.17 and 849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.94, 1,944.17 and 849.40 is: 1,172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.94 : 1,944.17 = 849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.94/1,944.17 = 849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.94x = 1,944.17 × 849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.94x = 1,651,378.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,378.00/1,408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.07

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