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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.14, 1,587.07 and 851.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.14, 1,587.07 and 851.55 is: 1,175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.14 : 1,587.07 = 851.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.14/1,587.07 = 851.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.14x = 1,587.07 × 851.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.14x = 1,351,469.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,469.46/1,150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.05

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