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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.29, 1,998.44 and 850.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.29, 1,998.44 and 850.33 is: 1,173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.29 : 1,998.44 = 850.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.29/1,998.44 = 850.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.29x = 1,998.44 × 850.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.29x = 1,699,334.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,334.92/1,448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.34

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