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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.72, 1,827.58 and 851.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.72, 1,827.58 and 851.84 is: 1,176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.72 : 1,827.58 = 851.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.72/1,827.58 = 851.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.72x = 1,827.58 × 851.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.72x = 1,556,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,805.75/1,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.08

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