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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.70, 1,175.40 and 473.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.70, 1,175.40 and 473.61 is: 653.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.70 : 1,175.40 = 473.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.70/1,175.40 = 473.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.70x = 1,175.40 × 473.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.70x = 556,681.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,681.19/851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.61

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