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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.92, 1,859.44 and 851.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.92, 1,859.44 and 851.12 is: 1,174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.92 : 1,859.44 = 851.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.92/1,859.44 = 851.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.92x = 1,859.44 × 851.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.92x = 1,582,606.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,606.57/1,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.11

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