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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.28, 1,574.70 and 855.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.28, 1,574.70 and 855.38 is: 1,281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.28 : 1,574.70 = 855.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.28/1,574.70 = 855.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.28x = 1,574.70 × 855.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.28x = 1,346,966.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,966.89/1,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.26

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