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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.16, 1,510.32 and 853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.16, 1,510.32 and 853.96 is: 1,281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.16 : 1,510.32 = 853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.16/1,510.32 = 853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.16x = 1,510.32 × 853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.16x = 1,289,752.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,752.87/1,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.86

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