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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.59, 1,891.50 and 851.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.59, 1,891.50 and 851.01 is: 1,274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.59 : 1,891.50 = 851.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.59/1,891.50 = 851.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.59x = 1,891.50 × 851.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.59x = 1,609,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,679.92/1,262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.91

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