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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.08, 1,970.31 and 850.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.08, 1,970.31 and 850.74 is: 1,276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.08 : 1,970.31 = 850.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.08/1,970.31 = 850.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.08x = 1,970.31 × 850.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.08x = 1,676,223.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,223.99/1,313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.56

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