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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.09, 1,924.64 and 850.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.09, 1,924.64 and 850.14 is: 1,275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.09 : 1,924.64 = 850.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.09/1,924.64 = 850.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.09x = 1,924.64 × 850.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.09x = 1,636,209.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,209.20/1,283.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.21

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