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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.93, 1,888.29 and 850.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.93, 1,888.29 and 850.69 is: 1,275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.93 : 1,888.29 = 850.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.93/1,888.29 = 850.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.93x = 1,888.29 × 850.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.93x = 1,606,349.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,349.42/1,258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.96

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