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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.54, 1,825.35 and 851.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.54, 1,825.35 and 851.03 is: 1,174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.54 : 1,825.35 = 851.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.54/1,825.35 = 851.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.54x = 1,825.35 × 851.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.54x = 1,553,427.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,427.61/1,322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.58

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