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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.01, 1,175.19 and 804.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.01, 1,175.19 and 804.99 is: 1,111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.01 : 1,175.19 = 804.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.01/1,175.19 = 804.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.01x = 1,175.19 × 804.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.01x = 946,016.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,016.20/851.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.64

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