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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.08, 1,816.14 and 850.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.08, 1,816.14 and 850.33 is: 1,173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.08 : 1,816.14 = 850.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.08/1,816.14 = 850.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.08x = 1,816.14 × 850.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.08x = 1,544,318.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,318.33/1,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.42

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