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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,179.36 and 838.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,179.36 and 838.08 is: 1,161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,179.36 = 838.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,179.36 = 838.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,179.36 × 838.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 988,398.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,398.03/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.40

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