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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.40, 1,174.86 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.40, 1,174.86 and 473.22 is: 653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.40 : 1,174.86 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.40/1,174.86 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.40x = 1,174.86 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.40x = 555,967.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,967.25/851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.00

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