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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.20, 1,293.30 and 849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.20, 1,293.30 and 849.40 is: 1,274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.20 : 1,293.30 = 849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.20/1,293.30 = 849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.20x = 1,293.30 × 849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.20x = 1,098,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,529.02/862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.10

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