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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.84, 2,031.44 and 851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.84, 2,031.44 and 851.04 is: 1,174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.84 : 2,031.44 = 851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.84/2,031.44 = 851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.84x = 2,031.44 × 851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.84x = 1,728,836.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,836.70/1,471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.61

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