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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.13, 1,816.28 and 851.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.13, 1,816.28 and 851.19 is: 1,174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.13 : 1,816.28 = 851.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.13/1,816.28 = 851.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.13x = 1,816.28 × 851.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.13x = 1,545,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,999.37/1,316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.66

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