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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.06, 1,173.38 and 652.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.06, 1,173.38 and 652.12 is: 899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.06 : 1,173.38 = 652.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.06/1,173.38 = 652.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.06x = 1,173.38 × 652.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.06x = 765,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,184.57/851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.10

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