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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.18, 1,289.34 and 849.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.18, 1,289.34 and 849.03 is: 1,271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.18 : 1,289.34 = 849.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.18/1,289.34 = 849.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.18x = 1,289.34 × 849.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.18x = 1,094,688.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,688.34/861.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.15

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