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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.31, 1,175.72 and 590.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.31, 1,175.72 and 590.49 is: 815.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.31 : 1,175.72 = 590.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.31/1,175.72 = 590.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.31x = 1,175.72 × 590.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.31x = 694,247.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,247.95/851.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.51

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