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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.46, 1,174.42 and 804.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.46, 1,174.42 and 804.43 is: 1,110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.46 : 1,174.42 = 804.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.46/1,174.42 = 804.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.46x = 1,174.42 × 804.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.46x = 944,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,738.68/850.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.86

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