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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.43, 1,172.25 and 740.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.43, 1,172.25 and 740.88 is: 1,020.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.43 : 1,172.25 = 740.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.43/1,172.25 = 740.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.43x = 1,172.25 × 740.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.43x = 868,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,496.58/851.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.04

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