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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.02, 1,274.73 and 591.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.02, 1,274.73 and 591.51 is: 886.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.02 : 1,274.73 = 591.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.02/1,274.73 = 591.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.02x = 1,274.73 × 591.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.02x = 754,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,015.54/851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.01

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