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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.10, 1,173.54 and 626.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.10, 1,173.54 and 626.02 is: 863.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.10 : 1,173.54 = 626.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.10/1,173.54 = 626.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.10x = 1,173.54 × 626.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.10x = 734,659.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,659.51/851.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.19

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