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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.85, 1,997.96 and 850.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.85, 1,997.96 and 850.26 is: 1,173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.85 : 1,997.96 = 850.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.85/1,997.96 = 850.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.85x = 1,997.96 × 850.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.85x = 1,698,785.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,785.47/1,447.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.32

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