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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.32, 1,986.36 and 849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.32, 1,986.36 and 849.70 is: 1,172.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.32 : 1,986.36 = 849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.32/1,986.36 = 849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.32x = 1,986.36 × 849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.32x = 1,687,810.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,810.09/1,439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.64

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