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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,180.08 and 835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,180.08 and 835.20 is: 1,158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,180.08 = 835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,180.08 = 835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,180.08 × 835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 985,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,602.82/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.12

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