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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.60, 2,030.36 and 850.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.60, 2,030.36 and 850.64 is: 1,173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.60 : 2,030.36 = 850.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.60/2,030.36 = 850.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.60x = 2,030.36 × 850.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.60x = 1,727,105.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,105.43/1,471.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.62

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