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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.19, 1,277.28 and 678.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.19, 1,277.28 and 678.45 is: 1,018.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.19 : 1,277.28 = 678.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.19/1,277.28 = 678.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.19x = 1,277.28 × 678.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.19x = 866,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,570.62/851.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.07

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