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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.54, 1,174.02 and 641.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.54, 1,174.02 and 641.93 is: 885.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.54 : 1,174.02 = 641.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.54/1,174.02 = 641.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.54x = 1,174.02 × 641.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.54x = 753,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,638.66/851.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.03

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