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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.79, 2,151.66 and 851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.79, 2,151.66 and 851.44 is: 1,278.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.79 : 2,151.66 = 851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.79/2,151.66 = 851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.79x = 2,151.66 × 851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.79x = 1,832,004.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,004.05/1,432.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.63

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