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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.78, 2,137.86 and 849.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.78, 2,137.86 and 849.06 is: 1,273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.78 : 2,137.86 = 849.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.78/2,137.86 = 849.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.78x = 2,137.86 × 849.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.78x = 1,815,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,171.41/1,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.11

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