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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.40, 1,173.94 and 601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.40, 1,173.94 and 601.92 is: 829.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.40 : 1,173.94 = 601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.40/1,173.94 = 601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.40x = 1,173.94 × 601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.40x = 706,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,617.96/851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.95

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