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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.40, 2,055.86 and 851.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.40, 2,055.86 and 851.16 is: 1,275.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.40 : 2,055.86 = 851.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.40/2,055.86 = 851.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.40x = 2,055.86 × 851.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.40x = 1,749,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,865.80/1,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.04

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