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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.69, 1,276.85 and 783.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.69, 1,276.85 and 783.35 is: 1,174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.69 : 1,276.85 = 783.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.69/1,276.85 = 783.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.69x = 1,276.85 × 783.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.69x = 1,000,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,210.15/851.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.39

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