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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.58, 1,210.22 and 851.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.58, 1,210.22 and 851.68 is: 1,167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.58 : 1,210.22 = 851.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.58/1,210.22 = 851.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.58x = 1,210.22 × 851.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.58x = 1,030,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,720.17/882.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.85

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