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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.84, 1,743.82 and 850.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.84, 1,743.82 and 850.04 is: 1,173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.84 : 1,743.82 = 850.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.84/1,743.82 = 850.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.84x = 1,743.82 × 850.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.84x = 1,482,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,316.75/1,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.80

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