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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.92, 2,090.62 and 851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.92, 2,090.62 and 851.80 is: 1,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.92 : 2,090.62 = 851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.92/2,090.62 = 851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.92x = 2,090.62 × 851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.92x = 1,780,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,790.12/1,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.50

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