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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.53, 1,309.22 and 850.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.53, 1,309.22 and 850.11 is: 1,173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.53 : 1,309.22 = 850.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.53/1,309.22 = 850.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.53x = 1,309.22 × 850.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.53x = 1,112,976.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,976.76/948.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.38

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