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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.08, 1,817.52 and 851.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.08, 1,817.52 and 851.33 is: 1,174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.08 : 1,817.52 = 851.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.08/1,817.52 = 851.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.08x = 1,817.52 × 851.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.08x = 1,547,309.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,309.30/1,317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.80

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