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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,270.35 and 730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,270.35 and 730.08 is: 1,089.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,270.35 = 730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,270.35 = 730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,270.35 × 730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 927,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,457.13/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.79

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