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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.13, 1,907.46 and 851.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.13, 1,907.46 and 851.13 is: 1,174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.13 : 1,907.46 = 851.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.13/1,907.46 = 851.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.13x = 1,907.46 × 851.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.13x = 1,623,496.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,496.43/1,382.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.63

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