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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.94, 1,742.91 and 850.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.94, 1,742.91 and 850.22 is: 1,171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.94 : 1,742.91 = 850.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.94/1,742.91 = 850.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.94x = 1,742.91 × 850.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.94x = 1,481,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,856.94/1,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.48

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