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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.03, 1,446.30 and 849.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.03, 1,446.30 and 849.69 is: 1,273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.03 : 1,446.30 = 849.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.03/1,446.30 = 849.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.03x = 1,446.30 × 849.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.03x = 1,228,906.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,906.65/965.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.45

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