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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.19, 1,174.68 and 501.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.19, 1,174.68 and 501.89 is: 692.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.19 : 1,174.68 = 501.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.19/1,174.68 = 501.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.19x = 1,174.68 × 501.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.19x = 589,554.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,554.27/851.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.62

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