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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.34, 1,559.31 and 850.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.34, 1,559.31 and 850.22 is: 1,173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.34 : 1,559.31 = 850.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.34/1,559.31 = 850.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.34x = 1,559.31 × 850.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.34x = 1,325,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,756.55/1,129.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.92

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