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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.70, 1,277.55 and 837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.70, 1,277.55 and 837.30 is: 1,255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.70 : 1,277.55 = 837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.70/1,277.55 = 837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.70x = 1,277.55 × 837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.70x = 1,069,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,692.62/851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.95

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