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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.44, 1,935.78 and 850.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.44, 1,935.78 and 850.96 is: 1,277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.44 : 1,935.78 = 850.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.44/1,935.78 = 850.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.44x = 1,935.78 × 850.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.44x = 1,647,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,271.35/1,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.51

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