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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.06, 1,173.53 and 739.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.06, 1,173.53 and 739.55 is: 1,019.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.06 : 1,173.53 = 739.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.06/1,173.53 = 739.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.06x = 1,173.53 × 739.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.06x = 867,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,874.55/851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.76

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