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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.62, 1,946.44 and 851.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.62, 1,946.44 and 851.22 is: 1,174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.62 : 1,946.44 = 851.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.62/1,946.44 = 851.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.62x = 1,946.44 × 851.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.62x = 1,656,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,848.66/1,410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.55

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