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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.90, 1,174.64 and 602.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.90, 1,174.64 and 602.42 is: 830.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.90 : 1,174.64 = 602.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.90/1,174.64 = 602.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.90x = 1,174.64 × 602.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.90x = 707,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,617.74/851.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.64

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