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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.80, 1,174.80 and 590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.80, 1,174.80 and 590.64 is: 814.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.80 : 1,174.80 = 590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.80/1,174.80 = 590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.80x = 1,174.80 × 590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.80x = 693,883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,883.87/851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.61

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