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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.39, 2,149.17 and 849.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.39, 2,149.17 and 849.24 is: 1,171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.39 : 2,149.17 = 849.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.39/2,149.17 = 849.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.39x = 2,149.17 × 849.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.39x = 1,825,161.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,161.13/1,557.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.94

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