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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.76, 4,785.75 and 850.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.76, 4,785.75 and 850.93 is: 1,276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.76 : 4,785.75 = 850.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.76/4,785.75 = 850.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.76x = 4,785.75 × 850.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.76x = 4,072,338.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,338.25/3,190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.29

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