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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.15, 1,274.90 and 667.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.15, 1,274.90 and 667.90 is: 1,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.15 : 1,274.90 = 667.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.15/1,274.90 = 667.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.15x = 1,274.90 × 667.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.15x = 851,505.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,505.71/850.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.59

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