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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.40, 1,174.61 and 519.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.40, 1,174.61 and 519.26 is: 716.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.40 : 1,174.61 = 519.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.40/1,174.61 = 519.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.40x = 1,174.61 × 519.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.40x = 609,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,919.52/851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.37

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