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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.71, 1,782.76 and 850.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.71, 1,782.76 and 850.52 is: 1,173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.71 : 1,782.76 = 850.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.71/1,782.76 = 850.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.71x = 1,782.76 × 850.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.71x = 1,516,266.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,266.93/1,291.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.84

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