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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.32, 1,969.26 and 851.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.32, 1,969.26 and 851.08 is: 1,276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.32 : 1,969.26 = 851.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.32/1,969.26 = 851.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.32x = 1,969.26 × 851.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.32x = 1,675,997.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,997.80/1,313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.15

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