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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.80, 1,549.13 and 851.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.80, 1,549.13 and 851.82 is: 1,272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.80 : 1,549.13 = 851.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.80/1,549.13 = 851.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.80x = 1,549.13 × 851.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.80x = 1,319,569.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,569.85/1,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.73

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