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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.23, 1,907.25 and 850.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.23, 1,907.25 and 850.93 is: 1,174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.23 : 1,907.25 = 850.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.23/1,907.25 = 850.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.23x = 1,907.25 × 850.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.23x = 1,622,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,936.24/1,382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.14

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