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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.38, 1,191.16 and 849.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.38, 1,191.16 and 849.42 is: 1,173.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.38 : 1,191.16 = 849.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.38/1,191.16 = 849.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.38x = 1,191.16 × 849.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.38x = 1,011,795.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,795.13/862.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.26

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