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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.64, 1,946.29 and 850.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.64, 1,946.29 and 850.99 is: 1,174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.64 : 1,946.29 = 850.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.64/1,946.29 = 850.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.64x = 1,946.29 × 850.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.64x = 1,656,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,273.33/1,410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.13

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