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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.08, 1,174.27 and 519.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.08, 1,174.27 and 519.49 is: 716.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.08 : 1,174.27 = 519.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.08/1,174.27 = 519.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.08x = 1,174.27 × 519.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.08x = 610,021.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,021.52/851.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.76

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