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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.24, 1,689.78 and 851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.24, 1,689.78 and 851.56 is: 1,174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.24 : 1,689.78 = 851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.24/1,689.78 = 851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.24x = 1,689.78 × 851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.24x = 1,438,949.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,949.06/1,225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.42

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