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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.69, 2,317.07 and 851.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.69, 2,317.07 and 851.23 is: 1,276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.69 : 2,317.07 = 851.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.69/2,317.07 = 851.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.69x = 2,317.07 × 851.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.69x = 1,972,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,359.73/1,544.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.86

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