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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.87, 1,275.79 and 675.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.87, 1,275.79 and 675.61 is: 1,011.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.87 : 1,275.79 = 675.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.87/1,275.79 = 675.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.87x = 1,275.79 × 675.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.87x = 861,936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,936.48/851.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.82

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