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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.27, 1,860.90 and 850.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.27, 1,860.90 and 850.31 is: 1,274.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.27 : 1,860.90 = 850.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.27/1,860.90 = 850.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.27x = 1,860.90 × 850.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.27x = 1,582,332.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,332.57/1,241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.77

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