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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.88, 1,217.88 and 851.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.88, 1,217.88 and 851.76 is: 1,172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.88 : 1,217.88 = 851.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.88/1,217.88 = 851.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.88x = 1,217.88 × 851.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.88x = 1,037,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,341.47/884.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.30

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