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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.40, 1,174.50 and 654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.40, 1,174.50 and 654.84 is: 903.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.40 : 1,174.50 = 654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.40/1,174.50 = 654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.40x = 1,174.50 × 654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.40x = 769,109.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,109.58/851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.35

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