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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.60, 1,276.31 and 741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.60, 1,276.31 and 741.44 is: 1,111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.60 : 1,276.31 = 741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.60/1,276.31 = 741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.60x = 1,276.31 × 741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.60x = 946,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,312.33/851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.21

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