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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221, 1,826.91 and 856.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221, 1,826.91 and 856.50 is: 1,281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221 : 1,826.91 = 856.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221/1,826.91 = 856.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221x = 1,826.91 × 856.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221x = 1,564,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,748.42/1,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.53

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