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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.06, 1,174.65 and 519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.06, 1,174.65 and 519.50 is: 717.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.06 : 1,174.65 = 519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.06/1,174.65 = 519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.06x = 1,174.65 × 519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.06x = 610,230.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,230.68/851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.02

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