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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.21, 1,175.82 and 751.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.21, 1,175.82 and 751.78 is: 1,038.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.21 : 1,175.82 = 751.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.21/1,175.82 = 751.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.21x = 1,175.82 × 751.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.21x = 883,956.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,956.61/851.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.47

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