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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.67, 1,945.52 and 851.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.67, 1,945.52 and 851.02 is: 1,173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.67 : 1,945.52 = 851.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.67/1,945.52 = 851.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.67x = 1,945.52 × 851.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.67x = 1,655,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,667.31/1,410.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.68

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