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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.08, 1,368.94 and 849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.08, 1,368.94 and 849.40 is: 1,267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.08 : 1,368.94 = 849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.08/1,368.94 = 849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.08x = 1,368.94 × 849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.08x = 1,162,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,777.64/917.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.91

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