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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.81, 1,944.90 and 849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.81, 1,944.90 and 849.92 is: 1,172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.81 : 1,944.90 = 849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.81/1,944.90 = 849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.81x = 1,944.90 × 849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.81x = 1,652,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,999.68/1,409.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.50

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