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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.36, 1,825.41 and 851.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.36, 1,825.41 and 851.87 is: 1,175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.36 : 1,825.41 = 851.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.36/1,825.41 = 851.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.36x = 1,825.41 × 851.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.36x = 1,555,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,012.02/1,323.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.05

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