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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.23, 1,327.45 and 851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.23, 1,327.45 and 851.26 is: 1,267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.23 : 1,327.45 = 851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.23/1,327.45 = 851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.23x = 1,327.45 × 851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.23x = 1,130,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,002.24/891.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.91

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