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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.54, 1,818.24 and 851.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.54, 1,818.24 and 851.78 is: 1,175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.54 : 1,818.24 = 851.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.54/1,818.24 = 851.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.54x = 1,818.24 × 851.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.54x = 1,548,740.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,740.47/1,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.48

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