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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.38, 1,907.57 and 851.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.38, 1,907.57 and 851.11 is: 1,174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.38 : 1,907.57 = 851.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.38/1,907.57 = 851.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.38x = 1,907.57 × 851.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.38x = 1,623,549.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,549.26/1,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.46

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