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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.18, 1,175.38 and 616.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.18, 1,175.38 and 616.41 is: 851.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.18 : 1,175.38 = 616.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.18/1,175.38 = 616.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.18x = 1,175.38 × 616.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.18x = 724,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,514.44/851.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.19

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