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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.76, 2,371.92 and 851.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.76, 2,371.92 and 851.68 is: 1,277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.76 : 2,371.92 = 851.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.76/2,371.92 = 851.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.76x = 2,371.92 × 851.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.76x = 2,020,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,116.83/1,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.13

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