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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.73, 1,782.72 and 850.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.73, 1,782.72 and 850.08 is: 1,172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.73 : 1,782.72 = 850.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.73/1,782.72 = 850.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.73x = 1,782.72 × 850.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.73x = 1,515,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,454.62/1,292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.29

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