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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.70, 2,041.88 and 850.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.70, 2,041.88 and 850.28 is: 1,173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.70 : 2,041.88 = 850.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.70/2,041.88 = 850.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.70x = 2,041.88 × 850.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.70x = 1,736,169.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,169.73/1,479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.33

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