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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.37, 1,986.22 and 849.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.37, 1,986.22 and 849.79 is: 1,172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.37 : 1,986.22 = 849.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.37/1,986.22 = 849.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.37x = 1,986.22 × 849.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.37x = 1,687,873.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,873.44/1,439.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.65

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