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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.60, 1,291.84 and 851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.60, 1,291.84 and 851.60 is: 1,291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.60 : 1,291.84 = 851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.60/1,291.84 = 851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.60x = 1,291.84 × 851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.60x = 1,100,130.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,130.94/851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.84

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