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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.16, 1,623.96 and 851.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.16, 1,623.96 and 851.76 is: 1,278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.16 : 1,623.96 = 851.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.16/1,623.96 = 851.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.16x = 1,623.96 × 851.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.16x = 1,383,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,224.17/1,082.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.21

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