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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.44, 1,274.51 and 543.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.44, 1,274.51 and 543.54 is: 813.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.44 : 1,274.51 = 543.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.44/1,274.51 = 543.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.44x = 1,274.51 × 543.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.44x = 692,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,744.45/851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.62

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