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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.65, 2,090.31 and 851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.65, 2,090.31 and 851.56 is: 1,175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.65 : 2,090.31 = 851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.65/2,090.31 = 851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.65x = 2,090.31 × 851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.65x = 1,780,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,024.38/1,514.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.21

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