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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.82, 1,486.92 and 850.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.82, 1,486.92 and 850.02 is: 1,269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.82 : 1,486.92 = 850.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.82/1,486.92 = 850.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.82x = 1,486.92 × 850.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.82x = 1,263,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,911.74/995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.22

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