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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.22, 1,176.10 and 757.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.22, 1,176.10 and 757.13 is: 1,046.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.22 : 1,176.10 = 757.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.22/1,176.10 = 757.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.22x = 1,176.10 × 757.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.22x = 890,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,460.59/851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.10

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