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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.38, 1,561.88 and 851.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.38, 1,561.88 and 851.72 is: 1,174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.38 : 1,561.88 = 851.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.38/1,561.88 = 851.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.38x = 1,561.88 × 851.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.38x = 1,330,278.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,278.75/1,132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.76

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