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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.43, 1,986.33 and 849.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.43, 1,986.33 and 849.75 is: 1,172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.43 : 1,986.33 = 849.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.43/1,986.33 = 849.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.43x = 1,986.33 × 849.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.43x = 1,687,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,883.92/1,439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.61

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