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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.68, 1,412.44 and 851.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.68, 1,412.44 and 851.72 is: 1,171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.68 : 1,412.44 = 851.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.68/1,412.44 = 851.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.68x = 1,412.44 × 851.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.68x = 1,202,994.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,994.21/1,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.74

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