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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.57, 1,293.96 and 851.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.57, 1,293.96 and 851.63 is: 1,277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.57 : 1,293.96 = 851.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.57/1,293.96 = 851.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.57x = 1,293.96 × 851.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.57x = 1,101,978.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,978.39/862.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.56

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