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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.05, 1,275.51 and 461.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.05, 1,275.51 and 461.05 is: 691.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.05 : 1,275.51 = 461.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.05/1,275.51 = 461.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.05x = 1,275.51 × 461.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.05x = 588,073.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,073.89/851.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.00

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