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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.86, 1,174.98 and 741.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.86, 1,174.98 and 741.16 is: 1,022.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.86 : 1,174.98 = 741.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.86/1,174.98 = 741.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.86x = 1,174.98 × 741.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.86x = 870,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,848.18/851.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.29

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