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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,173.87 and 519.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,173.87 and 519.21 is: 716.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,173.87 = 519.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,173.87 = 519.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,173.87 × 519.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 609,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,485.04/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.16

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