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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.62, 1,753.54 and 851.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.62, 1,753.54 and 851.91 is: 1,174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.62 : 1,753.54 = 851.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.62/1,753.54 = 851.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.62x = 1,753.54 × 851.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.62x = 1,493,858.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,858.26/1,271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.77

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