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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.28, 1,526.85 and 854.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.28, 1,526.85 and 854.28 is: 1,279.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.28 : 1,526.85 = 854.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.28/1,526.85 = 854.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.28x = 1,526.85 × 854.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.28x = 1,304,357.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,357.42/1,019.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.69

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