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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.94, 2,031.45 and 850.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.94, 2,031.45 and 850.94 is: 1,174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.94 : 2,031.45 = 850.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.94/2,031.45 = 850.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.94x = 2,031.45 × 850.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.94x = 1,728,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,642.06/1,471.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.40

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