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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.31, 1,255.26 and 850.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.31, 1,255.26 and 850.83 is: 1,171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.31 : 1,255.26 = 850.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.31/1,255.26 = 850.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.31x = 1,255.26 × 850.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.31x = 1,068,012.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,012.87/911.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.95

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