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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.51, 1,306.68 and 850.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.51, 1,306.68 and 850.92 is: 1,277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.51 : 1,306.68 = 850.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.51/1,306.68 = 850.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.51x = 1,306.68 × 850.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.51x = 1,111,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,880.15/870.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.27

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