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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.20, 1,381.83 and 851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.20, 1,381.83 and 851.56 is: 1,280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.20 : 1,381.83 = 851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.20/1,381.83 = 851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.20x = 1,381.83 × 851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.20x = 1,176,711.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,711.15/919.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.15

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