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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.30, 1,461.97 and 850.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.30, 1,461.97 and 850.31 is: 1,172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.30 : 1,461.97 = 850.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.30/1,461.97 = 850.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.30x = 1,461.97 × 850.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.30x = 1,243,127.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,127.71/1,060.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.43

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