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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.84, 1,271.58 and 737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.84, 1,271.58 and 737.04 is: 1,100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.84 : 1,271.58 = 737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.84/1,271.58 = 737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.84x = 1,271.58 × 737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.84x = 937,205.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,205.32/851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.21

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