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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.94, 2,137.47 and 850.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.94, 2,137.47 and 850.33 is: 1,173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.94 : 2,137.47 = 850.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.94/2,137.47 = 850.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.94x = 2,137.47 × 850.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.94x = 1,817,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,554.87/1,548.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.42

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