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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.93, 1,557.36 and 854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.93, 1,557.36 and 854.40 is: 1,280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.93 : 1,557.36 = 854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.93/1,557.36 = 854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.93x = 1,557.36 × 854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.93x = 1,330,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,605.46/1,038.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.75

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