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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.63, 1,430.64 and 850.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.63, 1,430.64 and 850.79 is: 1,173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.63 : 1,430.64 = 850.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.63/1,430.64 = 850.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.63x = 1,430.64 × 850.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.63x = 1,217,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,167.05/1,037.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.03

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