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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.42, 1,860.32 and 850.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.42, 1,860.32 and 850.88 is: 1,173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.42 : 1,860.32 = 850.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.42/1,860.32 = 850.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.42x = 1,860.32 × 850.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.42x = 1,582,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,905.84/1,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.89

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