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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.26, 2,372.82 and 851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.26, 2,372.82 and 851.26 is: 1,275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.26 : 2,372.82 = 851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.26/2,372.82 = 851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.26x = 2,372.82 × 851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.26x = 2,019,886.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,886.75/1,583.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.78

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