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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.48, 1,274.84 and 694.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.48, 1,274.84 and 694.36 is: 1,039.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.48 : 1,274.84 = 694.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.48/1,274.84 = 694.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.48x = 1,274.84 × 694.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.48x = 885,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,197.90/851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.60

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