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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.82, 1,174.62 and 631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.82, 1,174.62 and 631.20 is: 870.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.82 : 1,174.62 = 631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.82/1,174.62 = 631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.82x = 1,174.62 × 631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.82x = 741,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,420.14/851.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.40

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