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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.28, 2,089.67 and 851.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.28, 2,089.67 and 851.12 is: 1,174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.28 : 2,089.67 = 851.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.28/2,089.67 = 851.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.28x = 2,089.67 × 851.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.28x = 1,778,545.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,545.23/1,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.52

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