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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.64, 1,350.04 and 849.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.64, 1,350.04 and 849.82 is: 1,272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.64 : 1,350.04 = 849.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.64/1,350.04 = 849.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.64x = 1,350.04 × 849.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.64x = 1,147,282.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,282.83/901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.44

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