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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.48, 1,275 and 714.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.48, 1,275 and 714.16 is: 1,069.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.48 : 1,275 = 714.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.48/1,275 = 714.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.48x = 1,275 × 714.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.48x = 910,554
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,554/851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.38

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