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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.47, 1,783.88 and 850.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.47, 1,783.88 and 850.41 is: 1,173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.47 : 1,783.88 = 850.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.47/1,783.88 = 850.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.47x = 1,783.88 × 850.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.47x = 1,517,029.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,029.39/1,292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.74

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