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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.47, 1,389.41 and 849.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.47, 1,389.41 and 849.06 is: 1,274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.47 : 1,389.41 = 849.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.47/1,389.41 = 849.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.47x = 1,389.41 × 849.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.47x = 1,179,692.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,692.45/925.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.70

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