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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.26, 1,474.86 and 850.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.26, 1,474.86 and 850.89 is: 1,277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.26 : 1,474.86 = 850.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.26/1,474.86 = 850.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.26x = 1,474.86 × 850.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.26x = 1,254,943.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,943.63/982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.61

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