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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.41, 1,986.40 and 850.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.41, 1,986.40 and 850.24 is: 1,173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.41 : 1,986.40 = 850.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.41/1,986.40 = 850.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.41x = 1,986.40 × 850.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.41x = 1,688,912.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,912.48/1,439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.34

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