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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.26, 1,273.50 and 686.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.26, 1,273.50 and 686.22 is: 1,027.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.26 : 1,273.50 = 686.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.26/1,273.50 = 686.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.26x = 1,273.50 × 686.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.26x = 873,901.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,901.17/850.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.80

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