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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.44, 1,175.81 and 733.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.44, 1,175.81 and 733.90 is: 1,013.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.44 : 1,175.81 = 733.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.44/1,175.81 = 733.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.44x = 1,175.81 × 733.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.44x = 862,926.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,926.96/851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.49

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