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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.52, 1,275.09 and 714.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.52, 1,275.09 and 714.21 is: 1,069.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.52 : 1,275.09 = 714.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.52/1,275.09 = 714.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.52x = 1,275.09 × 714.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.52x = 910,682.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,682.03/851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.48

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