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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.45, 1,262.80 and 851.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.45, 1,262.80 and 851.81 is: 1,169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.45 : 1,262.80 = 851.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.45/1,262.80 = 851.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.45x = 1,262.80 × 851.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.45x = 1,075,665.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,665.67/919.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.91

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