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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.23, 1,716.32 and 851.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.23, 1,716.32 and 851.57 is: 1,173.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.23 : 1,716.32 = 851.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.23/1,716.32 = 851.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.23x = 1,716.32 × 851.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.23x = 1,461,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,566.62/1,245.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.73

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