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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.94, 1,174.14 and 782.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.94, 1,174.14 and 782.28 is: 1,078.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.94 : 1,174.14 = 782.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.94/1,174.14 = 782.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.94x = 1,174.14 × 782.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.94x = 918,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,506.24/851.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.13

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