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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.76, 2,197.88 and 849.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.76, 2,197.88 and 849.02 is: 1,273.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.76 : 2,197.88 = 849.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.76/2,197.88 = 849.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.76x = 2,197.88 × 849.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.76x = 1,866,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,044.08/1,464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.96

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