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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.92, 1,271.78 and 795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.92, 1,271.78 and 795.20 is: 1,187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.92 : 1,271.78 = 795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.92/1,271.78 = 795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.92x = 1,271.78 × 795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.92x = 1,011,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,319.46/851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.11

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