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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.72, 1,858.65 and 850.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.72, 1,858.65 and 850.66 is: 1,274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.72 : 1,858.65 = 850.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.72/1,858.65 = 850.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.72x = 1,858.65 × 850.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.72x = 1,581,079.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,079.21/1,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.32

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