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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.23, 1,276.98 and 851.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.23, 1,276.98 and 851.23 is: 1,276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.23 : 1,276.98 = 851.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.23/1,276.98 = 851.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.23x = 1,276.98 × 851.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.23x = 1,087,003.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,003.69/851.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.98

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