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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.48, 1,175.01 and 519.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.48, 1,175.01 and 519.83 is: 717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.48 : 1,175.01 = 519.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.48/1,175.01 = 519.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.48x = 1,175.01 × 519.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.48x = 610,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,799.57/851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.34

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