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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.28, 2,312.46 and 849.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.28, 2,312.46 and 849.39 is: 1,275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.28 : 2,312.46 = 849.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.28/2,312.46 = 849.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.28x = 2,312.46 × 849.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.28x = 1,964,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,180.40/1,540.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.21

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