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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.31, 1,175.31 and 802.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.31, 1,175.31 and 802.10 is: 1,107.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.31 : 1,175.31 = 802.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.31/1,175.31 = 802.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.31x = 1,175.31 × 802.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.31x = 942,719.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,719.09/851.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.37

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