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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.76, 2,053.06 and 849.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.76, 2,053.06 and 849.81 is: 1,172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.76 : 2,053.06 = 849.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.76/2,053.06 = 849.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.76x = 2,053.06 × 849.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.76x = 1,744,710.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,710.92/1,487.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.71

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