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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.98, 1,765.35 and 851.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.98, 1,765.35 and 851.55 is: 1,273.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.98 : 1,765.35 = 851.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.98/1,765.35 = 851.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.98x = 1,765.35 × 851.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.98x = 1,503,283.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,283.79/1,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.99

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