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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.28, 1,211.55 and 851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.28, 1,211.55 and 851.52 is: 1,166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.28 : 1,211.55 = 851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.28/1,211.55 = 851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.28x = 1,211.55 × 851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.28x = 1,031,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,659.06/884.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.67

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