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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.62, 2,059.43 and 850.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.62, 2,059.43 and 850.11 is: 1,276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.62 : 2,059.43 = 850.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.62/2,059.43 = 850.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.62x = 2,059.43 × 850.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.62x = 1,750,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,737.79/1,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.41

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