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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.14, 1,175.46 and 759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.14, 1,175.46 and 759.52 is: 1,048.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.14 : 1,175.46 = 759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.14/1,175.46 = 759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.14x = 1,175.46 × 759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.14x = 892,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,785.38/851.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.93

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