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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851, 1,173.82 and 614.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851, 1,173.82 and 614.55 is: 847.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851 : 1,173.82 = 614.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851/1,173.82 = 614.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851x = 1,173.82 × 614.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851x = 721,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,371.08/851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.67

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