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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.40, 1,274.94 and 705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.40, 1,274.94 and 705.60 is: 1,056.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.40 : 1,274.94 = 705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.40/1,274.94 = 705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.40x = 1,274.94 × 705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.40x = 899,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,597.66/851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.61

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