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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.88, 1,270.18 and 741.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.88, 1,270.18 and 741.50 is: 1,106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.88 : 1,270.18 = 741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.88/1,270.18 = 741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.88x = 1,270.18 × 741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.88x = 941,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,838.47/850.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.90

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