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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.34, 2,089.74 and 851.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.34, 2,089.74 and 851.22 is: 1,174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.34 : 2,089.74 = 851.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.34/2,089.74 = 851.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.34x = 2,089.74 × 851.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.34x = 1,778,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,828.48/1,514.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.66

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