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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.34, 1,377.81 and 851.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.34, 1,377.81 and 851.72 is: 1,174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.34 : 1,377.81 = 851.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.34/1,377.81 = 851.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.34x = 1,377.81 × 851.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.34x = 1,173,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,501.44/999.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.28

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